Past Exhibitions

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and Qatar, the French Embassy in Qatar is organizing an exhibition showcasing an exclusive selection of photographs.

Arab American society is vibrant and diverse, and has positively impacted American society. Arab American contributions can be seen in all levels of government, economy, culture and literature. The history of Arab immigration to the US can be classified into three distinct waves from the late 19th century to now. Each wave has its causes and impacts on Arab immigrants and American society.

In the celebration of Italian contemporary art, the Library, in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Qatar, is holding an exhibition of 15 photographs by Francesca Pompei, a photographer who focuses on images of art and architecture. The photos depict some of Qatar's most iconic locations.

This display of 18 unique calligraphic works from the Heritage Collection explores a range of styles, from the first uses of Kufic script, Thuluth, Maghribi, Sudani script and many more. It includes one of the earliest surviving fragments of the Qur'an on parchment, a rare example of Andalusian calligraphic work, tools used by calligraphers, and objects from around the world demonstrating the creativity and diversity of this Islamic art form.

In its first manifestations, from the camera obscura to the daguerreotype, photography seemed to be more of a scientific tool than a form of artistic expression, as it is perceived today. Many of the earliest photographers were scientists, chemists, engineers and archaeologists, who did not even consider themselves artists. Instead, they were interested in the concepts of objectivity, documentary and surveying.

We are pleased to present a special digital exhibition of distinctive posters from our Heritage Library’s Arab Cinema Archive.

We are pleased to invite you to visit our new exciting exhibition “Between East and West: Biblioteca Angelica in Doha” organized in collaboration with the Angelica Library of Rome in Italy.

Come see the Library’s exciting new exhibition, "Qatar, India & the Gulf: History, Culture and Society,”

Qatar National Library is proud to organize the Gulf Architecture Conference and Exhibition in collaboration with Liverpool University’s School of Architecture, Qatar University’s Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, and Ibrahim Jaidah, CEO and Chief Architect, Arab Engineering Bureau.

This online exhibition of 50 carefully selected items offers insights into the history of the Kaaba, the stages of its construction, its architectural features and adornment, and its religious and spiritual significance.