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The Qatar Foundation has opened the Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum in Doha on November 28, 2025. The museum is the first and largest dedicated to the life and work of the late Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain. Spanning over 3,000 square meters in Education City, the museum features 150 works, including paintings, films, sculptures, and installations, tracing Husain’s artistic journey from the 1950s until his death in 2011. The museum includes commissioned pieces by Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser and his final kinetic installation, Seero fe al ardh. The interior was designed by a Delhi-based firm and is intended to be an immersive experience, highlighting the influences that shaped Husain’s art. Husain had a deep connection to Qatar, and the museum is a tribute to his legacy.

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Qatar Inaugurates World’s Largest MF Husain Museum

Doha, Qatar – November 30, 2025 – The Qatar Foundation (QF) unveiled the Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum on November 28, 2025, a groundbreaking institution dedicated to the prolific Indian artist Maqbool Fida Husain. Located in Education City, Doha, the 3,000-square-meter museum is the first and largest of its kind, showcasing 150 of Husain’s works.

The museum’s collection spans Husain’s entire career, from the 1950s to his death in 2011, and includes paintings, films, tapestries, poetry, installations, and commissioned pieces. One notable feature is Husain’s final kinetic installation, Seero fe al ardh, which celebrates humanity’s progress.

“The museum delivers a 360-degree immersive and interactive experience, inviting audiences…to step inside the artist’s mind and explore the influences that shaped his expansive body of work,” stated Noof Mohammed, curator of the museum and project manager at QF.

Husain had a long-standing relationship with Qatar, beginning in 1984. The museum is seen as a testament to his artistic legacy and his connection to the nation. The museum’s interior was designed by Delhi-based Romi Khosla Design Studios, incorporating sustainable building practices. The Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum provides a comprehensive and immersive exploration of the life and artistic vision of one of India’s most celebrated modern artists. The Museum is free to the public.

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