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[email protected] TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2015 • www.thepeninsulaqatar.com • 4455 7741 Qatar Museums unveiled three major works of art at Qatar University’s campus to bring the content of museums and galleries ‘beyond four walls’ to the people of Qatar. CLUEDO INC MUSICAL STAGED IN DOHA P | 3 STENDEN CELEBRATES GRADUATION OF CLASS JUNE 2015 P | 4 TAKING SHAHID KAPOOR ART TO BAGS BEST ACTOR AWARD AT IIFA PEOPLE P | 2 P | 11 | TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2015 | 02 COVER Untitled I and II, mosaic work from Lebanese artist Etel Adnan. Qatar Museums unveils public art installations at Qatar University atar Museums (QM) unveiled the the general public as well as QU’s student artists from different cultures, generations installation of three major works of body. and backgrounds, are well suited to a uni- art at Qatar University’s campus, Earlier this year Qatar Museums versity campus known to foster a culture of Qin line with QM’s vision, under announced the QRpedia project, a mobile intellectual curiosity.” “In initial soundings the guidance of H E Sheikha Mayassa bint Web based system using QR codes to deliver with local students, the works have already Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, its Chairperson, Wikipedia articles tousers in their preferred been received positively. We hope current to bring the content of museums and galler- language, public will also be able to view and future generations of students at Qatar ies ‘beyond four walls’ to the people of Qatar. information about the public art installations University will enjoy them for years to come.” By combining the works of the esteemed directly on their phones to learn more about Prof Sheikha Abdulla Al Misnad, President local artist Yousuf Ahmed, Lebanon’s Etel the artworks, artists and other public art in of Qatar University, said: “We are happy to Adnan, a recent exhibitor at Mathaf, and Qatar. collaborate with Qatar Museums Authority on Eduardo Chillida (b.1924- d. 2002) an Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud, Acting the installation of these art pieces on the QU internationally acclaimed sculptor from the Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Museums, campus. We are lucky to join the many public Basque region of Spain, QM aims to combine said: “These works of art – from leading art- spaces that have been adorned by similar heritage with creativity, and expose a new ists from Qatar, the Middle East and Europe art masterpieces through QMA’s Public Art generation to thought provoking public art. respectively, signify the latest chapter in Qatar project. I hope that having these master- Installed in prominent locations on Qatar Museums’ vision to bring world class art to pieces will not only beautify our campus but University’s Campus, following consultation the people of Qatar, as they go about their also inspire local talent and contribute to with members of the local Qatari student daily lives. The common themes of ‘light’ strengthening the relationship between fine community, the works of art are on view to expressed in the works from three different art and society”. The Peninsula Shift to Light, I, II and III, paintings by Qatari artist Yousuf Ahmed. | TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2015 | CULTURE 03 Cluedo Inc staged in Doha luedo Inc, a musical adaptation of the popular board game, opened last night at the Giwana Ballroom at Radisson Blu Hotel. Clue or Cluedo board game is Ca famous murder mystery game where the players guess who committed the murder, where it took place and which weapon was used. Packed with intrigue, suspense and hilarity, the story unfolds with live musical performances. It is presented by Some Like It Hot Theatre Company featur- ing a cast of Doha-based actors hailing from different coun- tries including Colombia, Morocco, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, England and Ireland. Directed by Jane Williams, the musical features popular characters Mrs Peacock played by Raelene Dufresne, Miss Scarlett (Roxanne Gardiner), Mrs White (Catherine Forde), Inspector Cluedo (Peter Cook), Constable Brown (Sebastian Delascasas), Inspector Grey (Killian Lines), Colonel Mustard (Richard Ellis), Dr Black (Stuart Potter), Professor Plum (Hussam Aitelqadi) and Reverend Green (Kerry Suek). “Nearly everyone will be familiar with the old whodunit and Canadian Fringe and most major theatres across the UK. What: Cluedo Inc, a musical adap- board game of Clue or Cluedo where you have to guess Williams came to Qatar to work with young people, to help tation of the popular board game who committed the murder, in which room, with what imple- develop a performing arts curriculum and community theatre Where: Giwana Ballroom in ment? The writer/director originally devised the play with her projects. Radisson Blu Hotel acting students in the UK and they took it to the Edinburgh The tickets for today are priced QR100 and for tomorrow When: June 9 & 10; 7.30pm Festival Fringe in 2001. Since then, various permutations of its is QR250 including a 3-course meal. Entry: QR100 on June 9 and the script have evolved; new songs written and new murder- The musical plays tonight and tomorrow night at 7.30pm, QR250 on June 10 (including ers emerged,” said the producer of the show Elaine Potter. after which it will be presented at the Edinburgh Fringe, the 3-course dinner) Williams trained originally as an actor at Mountview Theatre world’s largest arts festival scheduled from August 18 to 22. School in London and performed in the West End, Edinburgh The Peninsula ‘Neurophysiologic Shapings’ exhibition opens at Katara vant-garde paintings by leading Romanian He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in end of communist rule in his country in addition to artist Bogdan Lascar are on display at his first Bucharest, Romania with main focus on sculpture, his family with a father who worked as a doctor and Amajor solo exhibition which recently opened graphic design and film. a grandfather who was a sculptor. in Katara. Presented by Katara in cooperation His artistic style has been influenced mainly by In 2005 Lascar was awarded the Unesco Gold with the Romanian Embassy, “Neurophysiologic the 1989 Romanian revolution which marked the Medal for outstanding contribution towards advanc- Shapings” features stunning thought-provoking ing the arts for his revolutionary art concept. His artworks of a new art concept Lascar has founded. work is part of public and private collections What: Neurophysiologic Shapings - Paintings Lascars’ abstract paintings are arresting and internationally. by Romanian artist Bogdan Lascar haunting as human figures, horses and cars among The exhibition is open to the public until June 15 Where: Katara Building 18 Gallery 2 others are embedded in flowing colours. at Katara Building 18 Gallery 2. The Peninsula When: Till June 15 Entry: Free | TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2015 | 04 CAMPUS Stenden celebrates graduation of Class June 2015 tenden University Qatar celebrated the gradu- life and strengthen them to build their future as leaders the Graduation Ceremony of Class June 2015 repre- ation of Class June 2015, in a colourful cer- of their specialisation sectors,” said Sheikh Faisal bin senting their fellow graduates. Asmhan Atta El Beaba, emony recently at the Marriott Marquis City Qassim Al Thani while addressing the audience. Shrutiben Shridhar Iyer, Norane Mohamed Osman and SCenter Doha Hotel. van der Hoek said in his speech to the graduates: Najla Ahmed H K Al Thani gave inspiring speeches and The ceremony was held under the patronage of “Our vision is to unleash potential in students, staff shared their experiences at Stenden University Qatar. Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Yvette Burghgraef and surrounding communities and in this way to have Mannen, gave the closing speech, in which she con- - van Eechoud, Dutch Ambassador to Qatar, Klaas an impact on today’s world and the future. Real world gratulated whoever participated in this milestone of the Wybo van der Hoek, Vice President of the Executive impact requires real world learning and research and graduates’ lives. She mentioned: “In the programmes Board, Stenden University, Wayne Johnson, Head of the ability to see and think differently. That is why we provided by Stenden University Qatar we strive to com- International Sites, Ann Mannen, Interim Executive Dean, bring tomorrows reality into our organisation and show bine the required specialist knowledge with the impor- and several distinguished guests from many private and students how they can make a difference. tance of values and achieving moral quality so that the public organisations in Qatar. Johnson stated in his speech: “At Stenden we want professionals we train combine their acquired knowledge “Every year around this time, Stenden University to ‘unleash potential’ amongst our students. We want with intelligence and responsibility. It is a moral compass presents a group of young students with graduation to encourage students to use their potential in their for life. The formation process that Stenden University degrees to finish an important period considered to be the careers so they can inspire themselves and others. I’m Qatar champions can best be described as attaining an most important of their lives. They will be armed with the very proud that Stenden University Qatar contributed to educated mind, with which the professional constantly knowledge they gained from the high-quality programmes this first important step in your career.” asks himself whether what he is doing is the wise thing offered by the University to qualify them for the working Four graduates delivered valedictorian speeches at to do.” The Peninsula BPS marks World Environment Day eathering the slightly humid conserve resources to mark the World “the well-being of humanity, the envi- Centre by planting a sapling in the ICC morning air, students of Birla Environment Day (WED). ronment, and the functioning of the premises.