Some of the artworks on display.
Doha: The beauty and complexity of Islamic geometric designs frequently found in Islamic art and architecture takes the spotlight at “The Kingdom of Geometry” exhibition which opened on Thursday at the Cultural Village Foundation-Katara.
Organised by Katara in cooperation with the Algerian Embassy, the exhibition was inaugurated by Katara HR Manager Said Al Dosari on behalf of Katara General Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti along with the Ambassador of Algeria Abdulaziz Sabaa.
Several diplomats and dignitaries such as the Charge d’Affaires of Iraq Embassy Abdelsattar Al Janabi, Australian Ambassador Dr Axel Wabenhorst, Indian Ambassador P. Kumaran and several artists and enthusiasts attended the exhibition opening.
The exhibition features around 24 artworks containing different Islamic geometric patterns present in Islamic architecture by Algerian artist Mohammed Talhaoui. Talhaoui said that he had travelled around the Islamic and Arab world to collect and study Islamic architecture and combine it with scientific methods.
Katara HR Manager Said Al Dosari ( second right), and Algerian artist Mohammed Talhaoui (third right) along with dignitaries and guests at the opening of The Kingdom of Geometry exhibition on Thursday at Katara Building 19.
He revealed the undiscovered beauty of Islamic art decoration in a unique way displaying the ornamental language in his artworks. He stressed that the objective of this exhibition is to share with the participants an amazing and unpublished discovery.
“Here, before our eyes, through the geometrical ornamental art, the secrets of the universal laws are unfolded and expressed in a beautiful and perfect way,” he explained.
Talhaoui was attracted to this patrimonial legacy when early in his life he saw the relationship between science and geometrical decorative art.
“We hope over the years and through a collective awareness to interpret the mysteries of this priceless legacy,” he added.
In line with his exhibition, Talhaoui is conducting two workshops for different age groups, one was held yesterday and another today morning and evening times.
The exhibition is open until January 12 at Katara Building 19 Gallery 1.
