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Qatar's new cultural jewel plus the ancient art of kite-making in Japan.On the skyline of Doha, the capital city of the Gulf state of Qatar a new landmark has emerged.The Museum of Islamic Art is the jewel in the crown of Qatars bid to become a cultural force in the region.Built on a man made island the Museum of Islamic Art is a place set apart for research, learning and creativity.Like much of Doha, the architecture is new and modern but also pays tribute to its Islamic heritage. But it is what is on the inside that has international art historians buzzing with excitement.Kite-making in JapanThe annual Hamamatsu festival in Japan celebrates the birth of a district family's firstborn with the launching of a special kite.Proud parents commission kites costing up to $2,000 each.Artsworld met one family who have maintined the ancient trade of making traditional kites.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am
Author: AlJazeeraEnglish

Length: 11:36
Rating: 4.85
Views: 5525

Tags: art  Artsworld  calligraphy  Doha  hamamatsu  IM  Islamic  Japan  kite  kites  museum  Pei  Qatar  

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michwalton (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
Hey you! It IS amazing to work in the building and with the objects... I feel so honoured and humbled.
MumblingMythos (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
I liked the Arabic calligrapher's earlier intricate and detailed work more(at 5:40). I wish they'd shown more of it. Those big letters on canvas have a kind of Zen quality though. I hope the artist gets his work displayed at the Qatar Islamic Art Museum. It makes me want to learn a little calligraphy myself.
rasbu1234 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
بلعكس متحف إسلامي أحسن من مايبمون أكبر عمارة مثلا
starlemur7 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
w00t!!! My sister is the head of research at the M.I.A.! & the building is now finished; it's exquisite!
qatarson333 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
One of the best projects built in Qatar :D for example this acctually comes as good as the pearl island XD
qatarson333 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
مالت, هاي من افضل الاشياء الي اشتغلت فيه الدوله يلعله
almulla543 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
هالمتحف اكبر مصخرة يخسرون الدولة على الفاضي
daphne110 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
I really liked this episode of Arts World and I'm definitely going to visit the IA museum.
oceanbound222 (January 1, 1970 at 12:59 am)
Brilliant artistry !