Grey Times, an exhibition encompassing the works of artists who participated in the fifth edition of the Fire Station’s annual Artist in Residence Programme (AIR5) is currently on view. The exhibition marks the end of AIR5, which centred on the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic, characterised by uncertainty and unprecedented challenges.
Grey Times — curated by Dr. Bahaa Abudaya and Saida Ali Al Khulaifi — depicts how, in the wake of the pandemic, artists in the residency programme had to carry out their respective conceptual journeys in the confines of their homes rather than embarking on creative exploration in the Fire Station’s studio.
AIR is an annual initiative, established in 2015, that nurtures local talents including both Qataris and non-Qataris. Grey Times runs until 27th August at the Fire Station. For more information, please visit https://www.firestation.org.qa/
Opening hours for the Fire Station are 9am - 7pm Saturday through Thursdays and 1.30pm - 7pm on Fridays.
In keeping with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Public Health, a limited number of visitors and staff will be allowed inside each museum. Visitors will be required to reserve tickets in advance on the Qatar Museums website: https://visit.qm.org.qa/
Upon arrival at the museum, ticketholders must present a “green” health status on the Ehteraz virus-tracing app. Each person will also be checked for a normal temperature reading at the entrance. Visitors, who are 12 years of age and above, will be required to bring and wear a mask. Hand sanitizer stations will be placed throughout the location encouraging visitors to keep their hands clean. Signage reminding visitors to keep a safe distance from other visitors will also be visible on site. In addition, interactive features at each museum such as touchscreens will be temporarily removed, and gallery guides will be offered online only.
General admission is QR50 for adults; QR25 for students and free for children under 16, Culture Pass Plus and Culture Pass Family Members, and visitors with disabilities. Tickets will be free of charge for Qatari nationals and residents of the State of Qatar, with a valid Qatar ID. General admission tickets include exhibitions within the museum and are valid for three consecutive days from the date of first admission. Museum Pass is QR100 and permits admission to all museums and venues, valid for three consecutive days from the date of first admission.
