Doha: General Manager of the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, inaugurated the "Unscripted Art" exhibition by Iraqi architect Taha Al Hiti at Building 47, Hall 1. The inauguration was attended by HE Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the State of Qatar Mohammed Jaafar Al Sadr, and members of the Iraqi community residing in Qatar.
According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibition, organized by Katara Cultural Village Foundation in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, will run until Nov. 28, welcoming visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
This exhibition is part of Katara's efforts to enhance the art scene in Qatar. The Foundation is committed to supporting cultural and artistic initiatives in collaboration with various embassies accredited to the country, providing diverse platforms for artists to showcase their work to the public.
This collaboration with the Iraqi Embassy is a continuation of the strong cultural ties between the two sides and aims to highlight advanced Iraqi artistic experiences, presenting them within a framework that opens new horizons for exchange and inspiration.
In his opening remarks, HE Ambassador Mohammed Jaafar Al Sadr expressed his delight at the exhibition being held in Katara Cultural Village. He praised the cultural and artistic cooperation between the two countries, emphasizing that Taha Al Hiti's works reflect the depth of Iraqi cultural identity and demonstrate the ability of art and architecture to combine beauty with knowledge, opening new horizons for intercultural dialogue.
He added that the exhibition serves as an artistic bridge connecting Baghdad and Doha, highlighting the leading role of Iraqi artists in international forums.
For his part, architect and artist Taha Al Hiti noted that the exhibition comprises 34 paintings through which he presented diverse ideas that combine meaning with Arabic calligraphy. He expressed his appreciation for holding his exhibition at Katara Cultural Village. This marks his eighth solo exhibition, through which he continues to explore the duality of architecture and Arabic script. He emphasized that the exhibition represents a renewed journey of exploration into the essence of the Arabic letter and an attempt to rediscover it beyond traditional frameworks.
Al Hiti explained that the exhibition invites visitors to experience the relationship between the letter and space, between architecture and concept, underscoring that calligraphy is not merely an aesthetic form but a living structure pulsating with meaning and movement. He indicated that the showcased works aim to open spaces for dialogue between past and future, between heritage and experimentation.
In this exhibition, Al Hiti presents a tapestry of new ideas and structures, drawing on his profound architectural sensibility. His works emerge from a perspective that challenges the traditional boundaries of classical Arabic calligraphy, taking the form to new spatial and conceptual dimensions without severing it from its roots.
The Unscripted Art exhibition comes as a tribute to the heritage of Islamic calligraphy, reintroducing it with a contemporary spirit. The artworks boldly extend into modern expressive horizons, reflecting the duality of architecture as both refuge and provocation.