Hadeeth : Dialogue of Painters from the Arab World

How to Improve the Arab Art in Western Markets?

As part of the broader Hadeeth exhibition program, a panel discussion will be hosted by AlBahie Auction House, in collaboration with The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara and Al Markhiya Gallery. The panel will be held under the patronage of H.E. Jean-Baptiste Faivre, Ambassador of the French Republic to Qatar.

The conversation will take place on Saturday, 3 May 2025, at 6:30 PM, at AlBahie Auction House – Katara Cultural Village, Building 22C.

This timely dialogue will bring together major voices from the regional and international art scenes to explore strategies for strengthening the presence of Arab art in Western markets. The panel will examine economic dynamics, collector behavior, institutional engagement, and narrative framing through a multidisciplinary lens.

Panelists:
•⁠⁠ Mr. Ashraf Abuissa — Market & Collectors
•⁠⁠ Ms. Jennifer Flay — Western Art Fair & Market Insights
•⁠⁠ Ms. Marion Slitine — Anthropology & Arab Art Narratives
•⁠⁠ Dr. Mazen Soueid — Economic Perspective

Moderator: Randa Sadaka
Language: English