Sajjil: A Century of Modern Art

Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha, Qatar

December 30, 2010 - October 1, 20211

Mathaf’s inaugural exhibition Sajjil was a comprehensive cross-section of art from the Arab world produced over the last hundred years with over 200 works of art from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition highlighted turning points in artistic thought as it evolved in the region and placed Arab Art within a larger art historical tradition. It also emphasized the several common moments and concerns that made it possible to talk about a shared identity in the region. 

Sajjil: A Century of Modern Art is co-curated by Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Dr. Nada Shabout and Deena Chalabi.