Doha:Qatar Museums is hosting ‘Beyti Beytak’ (My Home is Your Home), an exhibition by the future Art Mill Museum at the Fahad bin Ali Palace. The event is scheduled from October 26, 2026, to May 29, 2027, and features works by over 40 architects, designers, and practitioners from the MENASA region and beyond, focusing on architecture as a social and cultural practice.
According to Qatar News Agency, the exhibition was originally presented at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2025. It has been expanded for the Doha iteration, including a new commission by Iraqi architect Ola Znad and archival research on Doha’s urban development. The exhibition’s public programming will offer engagement opportunities for schools, universities, and families, marking the first invitation to the Fahad bin Ali Palace.
Organized into seven sections, the exhibition includes architectural models, drawings, archival materials, films, and site-specific installations. It explores communal spaces from desert oases to contemporary museums and sacred places, creating a dialogue between modern architecture and Doha’s architectural history.
The exhibition highlights works by modern architects such as Raj Rewal, Nayyar Ali Dada, Abeer Seikaly, and Minnette de Silva. It also reflects on the legacy of Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy, known for promoting social engagement through vernacular architecture.
Aurélien Lemonier, a senior curator at the Art Mill Museum, emphasized that ‘Beyti Beytak’ invites reflection on architecture’s role in addressing social and environmental issues while honoring cultural heritage. Co-Curator Sean Anderson noted that the exhibition celebrates Qatar’s unique design history and contemporary practices.
In addition to the exhibition, the Art Mill Museum will publish ‘Beyti Beytak Architectures of MENASA,’ featuring essays, research, and project documentation that contribute to discussions on architecture and culture. Public programming will commence on October 26, 2026, with a conversation among architects and contributors discussing the exhibition’s themes.
Beyti Beytak is part of Qatar Museums’ Fall 2026 program aimed at fostering global cultural exchange and dialogue.