Go behind the scenes with artists, curators, conservators, educators and more to discover the many extraordinary stories taking place across Qatar Museums.
Our Stories
Discover the extraordinary stories that spotlight the highlights of the MIA's rich collection, interactive features, interviews, and video series.
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A Treasure of the Andalusian Past: The Nasrid Pyxis
Explore the intricate details of the Nasrid pyxis—a luxury object from the past, in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
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Portrait of Power: Sultan Mehmed II and the Art of Cross-Cultural Influence
Discover the intricate details of the remarkable painting in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
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Artistry in Abbasid Architecture: The Stucco Decorations from Samarra
Take a closer look at this fascinating stucco panel, one of the many highlights from the Museum of Islamic Art’s collections.
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Abbasid Ingenuity: The Blue-on-White Bowl
Learn more about exceptional blue and white ceramics from Iraq, including a stunning bowl featuring a kufic inscription that symbolizes good fortune and artistic legacy.
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Distinctly Ottoman: Inscribed Iznik Tiles
Read about MIA’s Iznik tile collection, inscribed in the grand tradition of Ottoman calligraphy.
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The Morosini Hunting Carpet: A Tabriz Treasure
Discover this exquisite carpet at the Museum of Islamic Art, renowned as one of the best-preserved Safavid hunting carpets.
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The Doha Hind: A Metal Masterpiece
Explore the fascinating narrative behind the Doha Hind, a splendid Umayyad fountainhead, housed in the permanent collection of the Museum of Islamic Art.
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Collection Highlight: An Illuminating Egyptian Treasure
Discover the story behind this masterpiece of medieval glasswork in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art.
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Collection Highlight: The Astrolabe Journey
Take a closer look at this exceptional astrolabe, one of many highlights that represents the evolution of art and technology.
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Collection Highlight: A Timeless Vase from Damascus
The Cavour vase is one of the most impressive examples of Mamluk glass in known existence.
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Collection Highlight: The Varanasi-Style Diamond Necklace
Take a closer look at this stunning diamond and emerald necklace in the collection of the Museum of Islamic Art.
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Collection Highlight: Sitara of the Ka‘ba
This fabric, part of the permanent Museum of Islamic Art collection, once adorned the Islamic world’s most sacred monument.
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Collection Highlight: The Damascus Room
Experience a fully restored and reassembled 19th-century reception room from Damascus at the Museum of Islamic Art
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Collection Highlights: Five Qur’an Manuscripts
The Museum of Islamic Art’s impressive collection of manuscripts ranges from the famous Abbasid Blue Qur’an, which is known as one of the finest and rarest manuscripts in the Islamic world, to pages from the largest Qur’an in the world, the Timurid Baysunghur Qur’an.
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Collection Highlight: The Shahnameh
This 16th-century manuscript was commissioned by a Persian ruler, as a status symbol and political statement.
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Water, Islam and Islamic Art: An Interactive Trail
Explore this interactive feature developed in honour of Expo 2023 Doha, whose theme is "Green Desert, Better Environment."
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The Art of Hospitality: The Damascus Room
Take a closer look at the exquisite details of one of our most-visited collection highlights.
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15th-century Ottoman Horse Armour
Take a closer look at the intricate details of the horse armour from the medieval Ottoman period.
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Moroccan Mastery: Craftsmanship and Heritage
Dr Mounia Chekhab Abudaya, curator of Splendours of the Atlas, invites you to delve into the vibrant stories of Morocco’s cultural heritage.
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Baghdad: Symbol of Islamic Glory
Dr Julia Gonnella, Director of the Museum of Islamic Art, discusses the themes and highlights of the Baghdad: Eye’s Delight exhibition.
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The Power of Objects
Curator Nicoletta Fazio discusses the substantial role that delicate and elegant objects play in shaping history.
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Intertwining Craftsmanship and Form: Noureddine Amir on Seven Dialogues
Explore what inspired Noureddine Amir to create Seven Dialogues as part of the Splendours of the Atlas exhibition and his insights on Moroccan craftsmanship.
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Culture, Faith and Connection: Exploring the Islamic World Through Food
In this interview, learn more about the A Seat at the Table: Food & Feasting in the Islamic World exhibition in Doha and explore how food serves as a powerful lens to understand history and people.
Browse Our Video Series
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Treasures of Islamic Art
Watch the Treasures of Islamic Art – a four-part series highlighting rare and unique objects from the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA).
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Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to Conservation
Watch this video, the first in a six-part series, and learn more about restoring and conserving art pieces.