Doha: Fire Station has announced the opening of two new exhibitions that mark the completion of its 2024 Al Ruwad Residency. Threads of Memory by Haifa Al Khuzaie and Between Rust and Art by Ahmed Al Hamar will showcase the unique creative visions of the two established Qatari artists, as part of Fire Station’s commitment to supporting local talent across career stages.
Haifa Al Khuzaie’s Threads of Memory reimagines Qatari heritage through contemporary forms. Drawing on patterns from traditional jewelry, clothing, and textiles, Al Khuzaie incorporates handmade ceramics and mixed media to weave together memory, identity, and cultural continuity. Her work bridges past and present, honouring heritage while envisioning its future.
Between Rust and Art by Ahmed Al Hamar explores the tension between decay and preservation by reinterpreting elements drawn from daily life into minimal artistic compositions. Al Hamar’s practice is rooted in materiality, texture, and layering. By inducing rust on iron sheets and interrupting its natural process, Al Hamar creates works that transform cultural motifs into powerful reflections on memory, transformation, and reinterpretation.
Launched in 2021, Al Ruwad Residency supports and fosters dialogue between Qatar-based established and emerging artists. By providing time, space, and resources, the programme reinforces Fire Station’s role as a hub for artistic exchange and innovation.
The residency also ensures Fire Station’s continued connection to local artists and creates meaningful exchanges through mentorship. Nominated by Fire Station, Al Ruwad artists participate for up to two years, gaining access to studio space and the opportunity to engage with the wider community through public programmes such as talks and workshops.
The exhibitions will be open to the public from Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm, and Friday from 1:30pm to 7pm until October 25, 2025
