Doha:HE Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani has opened three new exhibitions at M7, Qatar's hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in fashion, design, and technology.
According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibitions titled "Around the World in jewelry," "ERDEM About Time, About Her," and "Expanded Tradition Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico" are part of the Autumn/Winter 2026–2027 edition of Qatar Creates. This edition features a diverse program of initiatives, exhibitions, and cultural events aimed at fostering cultural exchange and creative dialogue while strengthening global connections.
M7 Director Maha Al Sulaiti highlighted the center's role in supporting Qatar's creative community since its inception five years ago. The center hosts various exhibitions each season, offering opportunities to showcase the connections between different museums and their collections. This season's exhibitions emphasize the benefits for Qatari creatives and designers, enabling them to engage with international brands and fostering dialogue with global counterparts.
The "Around the World in jewelry" exhibition, presented in collaboration with LECOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, explores jewelry as one of humanity's oldest cultural expressions. It includes over 500 pieces from Qatar Museums' collections and Van Cleef & Arpels' heritage collection, organized around seven main themes revealing the diverse meanings of adornment.
"ERDEM About Time, About Her" marks the 20th anniversary of the ERDEM fashion house, exploring the evolution of its founder's creative vision. The exhibition showcases 150 pieces from designer Erdem Moralioglu and selected works from the Museum of Islamic Art, reflecting on fashion's cultural storytelling ability.
The "Expanded Tradition Contemporary Craft Practices in Mexico" exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Years of Culture initiative, celebrates Mexican artisans reinterpreting traditional crafts. Featuring over 100 objects, the exhibition is divided into five sections, each exploring different aspects of craft and cultural identity.