Qatari artists Fahad Al Maadheed and Nasser Alkubaisi, look at the specially dressed window at Galeries Lafayette Doha, recently.
Doha: Galeries Lafayette Doha is all set to celebrate Qatar National Day (QND) in its own unique style, commemorating the nation’s greatness. The Department Store has inaugurated the specially dressed windows, which emanate the pride that Qatar National Day entails, recently.
For the special occasion, Galeries Lafayette Doha once again collaborated with local Qatari artists Fahad Al Maadheed and Nasser Alkubaisi to create some exclusive visuals to adorn the store. The artists created exclusive lines of artwork to offer a unique and captivating experience for visitors at Galeries Lafayette Doha, setting the right tone for the celebrations.
While artist Al Maadheed is already well-known for his art and also for his paintings on leather goods such as handbags, wallets and phone covers, Alkubaisi is a new star on the horizon.
An interior designer and a digital artist, Alkubaisi has received a lot of attention and his works can be found in different public spaces and the National Museum Gift Shop.
Al Maadheed’s art installations aim to strengthen the national identity by going back to the past. His work embodies those who built and defended the land since historical times. The window takes visitors back in time and the spirit of the past and present converges through art.
The main inspiration of Alkubaisi’s art is, if Van Gogh was in Qatar, how he would admire the beauty of the Galleries Lafayette Doha building. The concept of his window revolves round an exclusive live artwork that visitors can experience as they watch it moving and becoming alive. It is an eclectic combination of art and technology that creates an illusion of movement and live painting.
Al Maadheed, who has exhibited his art in Galeries Lafayette Doha before, said: “It is indeed a pleasure to be part of Galeries Lafayette Doha’s Qatar National Day celebrations. This is a perfect platform to display my special QND art that depicts the richness of Qatari heritage and my passion for it”.
Speaking about his presence at Galeries Lafayette Doha, Alkubaisi said: “Just as Van Gogh himself said, ‘I dream my painting and I paint my dream’, my art is my dream. I am humbled by the opportunity to be able to present my art to the clientele of Galeries Lafayette Doha on the auspicious occasion of Qatar National Day. It is my tribute to my nation and its people”.
The theme of the celebrations is also reflected in exclusive dishes created for the occasion at the restaurants and cafes in Galeries Lafayette Doha. Limited-edition desserts and a savory item have been carefully designed to celebrate the occasion. Each dish is a gastronomical delight and equally satisfying for the eye and soul.
General Manager of Galeries Lafayette Doha Kevin Gerard Pender said: “Celebrating Qatar National Day every year is a part of the Department Store’s tradition. It is also a perfect stage to highlight the unparalleled talent of the local artists and merge together patriotism and art with retail”.
