Sheikha Moza Attends Unveiling of 'Seeroo Fi Al Ardh'
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16 Thursday, December 12, 2019 The Last Word Sheikha Moza attends unveiling of ‘Seeroo fi al Ardh’ to knowledge, discovery and The artwork at QF understanding, and that it is the final creation should be open to all.” Najma Husain, the late of M F Husain artist’s daughter-in-law, told the ceremony, “I am hon- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK oured and extremely grateful DOHA to be here for his dream pro- ject. M F Husain walked the HER HIGHNESS Sheikha earth teaching us to appreci- Moza bint Nasser, Chair- ate life. It is amazing how his person of Qatar Foundation art survived catastrophes, (QF), on Wednesday attend- and it taught us to appreciate ed a celebration to reveal the the visual language of art.” ‘Seeroo fi al Ardh’, the final The guests then wit- work of the late world-re- nessed the first performance nowned artist Maqbool Fida of the Seeroo fi al Ardh’s Husain, at Education City. main show, which reflects The Seeroo fi al Ardh is how the ambitions of peo- part of a wide-ranging pro- ple throughout the Arab re- ject chronicling the journey HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, unveiled the last artwork by the late Indian artist M F Husain, ‘Seeroo fi al Ardh’, which was commissioned by gion were advanced first by of human civilisation through Her Highness in 2009 along with an extensive collection of artworks on the progression of human civilisation through the history of the Arab region. (AISHA AL-MUSALLAM) nature, then by machines, the lens of the Arab region’s and how the Arab world was history that was undertaken ful, the Compassionate. Hind bint Hamad al Thani, national art institutions and Development at QF, said, the way M F Husain envis- home to an age of enlighten- by Husain, alongside a series The art installation was Vice Chairperson and CEO members of Husain’s family. “The Seeroo fi al Ardh, which aged many years ago, is a ment, innovation and experi- of paintings that reflect the unveiled at a ceremony also of QF, dignitaries, repre- Machaille al Naimi, we are honoured to have reflection of our belief that mentation even before the 99 names of Allah, the Merci- attended by HE Sheikha sentatives of local and inter- president of Community brought to completion in art is an avenue that leads European Renaissance. ‘Seeroo fi al Ardh’ will be open to Discover, explore public in mid-January: QF official and experiment at CATHERINE W GICHUKI According to her, there QF’s QND events DOHA will be reservation system for visitors to watch the exhibit TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK calligraphy in an activity or- RENOWNED artist Maqbool because of the limited number DOHA ganised by the Education City Fida Husain’s final art instal- of seats. Mosque, as well as find out lation, the ‘Seeroo fi al Ardh’, She said that though the THE opportunity to create more about specific plants was unveiled at the Education installation is permanent, it storybook ideas, transform mentioned in the Holy Qur’an City on Wednesday. will on display for now. “There phones into 3D hologram and Hadith courtesy of the The installation will be will be a museum in the fu- projectors, discover more Qur’anic Botanic Garden. housed in a permanent build- ture, therefore, we will discuss about clean energy sources Children can explore the ing near the Al Shaqab Eques- if we will keep the exhibition and perform detailed micros- world of literature and books trian Center within Education here or move it to the muse- copy experiments will be on in the Qatar Reads corner, City. It will be open to the um. The exhibition is for the offer during Qatar Founda- while also learning about public in mid-January and the people to understand the story tion’s Qatar National Day cel- the importance of displaying installation will be presented of Husain, his previous works ebrations this year. strong and positive moral vir- to students and members of and why he came to Qatar.” Taking place from Decem- tues at the Akhlaquna Award the public in sessions lasting According to her, in the fu- ber 12 to 20 at Darb Al Saai, in booth. for 18-20 minutes. ture it will be fully accessible Al Sadd, Qatar Foundation’s Meanwhile, the three re- A giant mosaic of horses to everyone and have audio (QF) festivities will be held search institutes under QF forms the background to the The installation will be housed in a permanent building near the Al Shaqab Equestrian Center in Education City. guides and special sessions under the theme ‘Our Unity... member Hamad Bin Khalifa artwork, representing the art- who are sensory sensitive. Our Pride’ and will feature an University will also be on ist’s love for the animal and Bacha said that though it array of activities that show- hand with a range of educa- Qatar’s heritage. The elements was commissioned in 2009, case the full spectrum of QF tional activities. Qatar Energy on the artwork will move to Husain could complete only a and the contribution it makes Environment Research Insti- music selected by the artist part of the installation before to Qatar, from education to tute will teach visitors about himself. his death in 2011. But the orig- science and research and renewable energy; while the Husain passed away soon inal mock-up of the project community development. principles of 3D design and after starting work on the art- was with QF, allowing them to “We are proud to play our printing will be demonstrated work, with Qatar Foundation continue the project. part in the Qatar National Day by Qatar Computing Research subsequently completing the “The fact that we managed celebrations, to help illustrate Institute; and Qatar Biomedi- installation, taking care to in- to finish all the elements as and celebrate the essence of cal Research Institute will of- clude all the details in the art- per his masterplan, is a mat- the nation, while highlight- fer people the chance to test ist’s final plan. ter of pride for us. We wanted ing the role our organisation how many calories can be Besides, there is an exhibi- the Arab region, and how peo- installation – Abbas Ibn Fir- Speaking to media per- to preserve the legacy of MF plays in supporting the devel- burned on a digital bicycle. tion showing Husain’s earlier ple in the region used nature – nas’ and Leonardo da Vinci’s sons on Wednesday, Qatar Husain.” opment of a diversified and The QF tent will be open works and the vision he had and eventually machines – to flying machines, glass horses Foundation’s Senior Art Spe- Husain’s works have been sustainable economy,” said to the public on Friday, De- for the installation. further their ambitions. and vintage cars – reflect this. cialist Layla Ibrahim Bacha, exhibited the world over. His Khalifa E. al Kubaisi, man- cember 13, from 2pm to The Seeroo fi al Ardh is Husain wanted to high- Firnas’ flying machine pre- said Husain chose to have first solo exhibition in Qa- ager, Media Relations & Press 11pm; Saturday, December part of Husain’s extensive light the fact that an ambi- dated that of da Vinci’s by a five cars to be part of the story tar was held in 1984 at the Office at Qatar Foundation. 14 to Thursday, December project on Arab civilisation. ence conducive to innovation few centuries, while Arabian and then to have Qatar with- Sheraton Hotel, with a further In the QF tent at Darb Al 19, from 9am to 1pm, and The artwork tells the story of existed in the Arab world long steeds galloped across deserts in the artwork. According to exhibition being held at the Saai this year, visitors will be from 3:30pm to 10pm; Fri- the evolution of human civili- before the European Renais- long before modern transport her, everything including the Museum of Islamic Art over a able to learn the secrets and day, December 20, from 2pm sation through the history of sance. The elements on the arrived in the region. sketch was his idea. decade ago. explore the beauty of Arabic to 11pm. Ashghal opens Al Furousiya Street facilitating access to Khalifa Stadium TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Al Furousiya Street pro- paths were also constructed. DOHA ject has increased the number Improvement works also in- of lanes on 7.8 kilometres of cluded pavement, interlock THE Public Works Authority the street between Al Mana- and road marking works as ‘Ashghal’ has announced the seer Intersection towards Al well as the development of an full opening of Al Furousiya Furousiya Intersection. It also irrigation system and land- Street to traffic, to improve included construction of ser- scaping works along the street traffic in the area as well as fa- vice roads on both sides of the covering over 70,000 m2 with cilitating commuting of fans to street and upgrading of four 1000 trees. Khalifa International Stadium, signalised intersections by Infrastructure works within one of the venues for the FIFA expanding Al Manaseer Inter- the project comprised develop- Club World Cup that started section, introducing a new sig- ing the main drainage networks on Wednesday. nalised intersection at Umm and connecting homes to this On this occasion, Eng al Jamajim Street as well as network, constructing perma- Saoud al Tamimi, manager converting Al Furousiya and nent stormwater, groundwater of the Roads Projects Depart- Muaither Roundabouts to sig- and wastewater treatment net- ment at Ashghal, highlighted The road links several vital residential areas and facilitates access to places such as Aspire Zone Complex, Villaggio Mall and the Equestrian Club.