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Liwan offers creatives a multifunctional co-working space and learning environment for experimentation, collaboration, and networking.

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Adults

Exhibition

Bu'ed Nadhar

5 November 2026 - 31 January 2027

Event

Al Journal Vol. 2 Publication Launch

From 5 November 2026

Behind Bu’ed Nadhar

Liwan director and curator Aisha Al Sowaidi on foresight, resilience, and the five residencies shaping the exhibition.

Interview

Beyond Immediate Vision: A Curator’s View

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Residencies

Our residency program supports local and regional designers through mentorship, artisan collaboration, funding, studio access, and exhibition opportunities.

A Qatar–Uzbekistan Design Residency

Liwan is pleased to welcome Uzbek master ceramicists Alisher and Shokhrukh, from the renowned Rahimov family pottery dynasty of Tashkent. The residency will explore the exchange of traditional craftsmanship, cultural knowledge and contemporary design practices between Qatar and Uzbekistan.

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Clay Across Cultures

Experimental Labs

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For designers living and working in Qatar

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Al Journal by Liwan is a collection of essays, articles and visuals exploring contemporary design themes across the Southwest Asian and North African region and beyond. Featuring pioneering Qatari creatives, the journal connects local and global design voices and encourages collaboration and commentary on creative, cultural and intellectual matters.