Doha: Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative is set to build on the legacy of the Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture with the launch of a new Ceramic Residency Project, welcoming renowned Indonesian ceramic artist Francisca “Kika” to Doha this August.
Hosted in collaboration with Liwan Design Studios and Labs, the residency continues to promote cultural exchange and creative dialogue between Qatar and Indonesia, featuring the shared values of craftsmanship, community and artistic innovation.
Running from August 4 to September 7 2025, the programme will see Kika working side by side with local artists and craftspeople to develop a series of collaborative ceramic works inspired by the craft legacies of both Qatar and Indonesia.
Francisca, widely known as Kika, is an Indonesian ceramicist recognised for blending contemporary forms with a strong sense of community.
She previously led the popular Indonesian Workshop Month in Qatar during the 2023 Year of Culture, where she invited participants to sculpt their own creations and discover new ceramic-making techniques.
