Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Qatar to Open MF Husain Museum, Showcasing Artist's Life
Imagine a museum filled with the amazing artwork of a famous Indian artist named M.F. Husain!
This museum, called Lawh Wa Qalam, is opening in Qatar.
It will display his paintings, films, and other creations from his whole life.
The museum's design comes from a drawing Husain himself made!
It will include his final big artwork about human civilization, and many paintings inspired by Arab culture.
It will be a place for art lovers and scholars to visit and learn about Husain's incredible work.
It is expected to be open in late 2025.
The Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum is opening in Doha, Qatar.
The museum's architectural design is based on a sketch by Husain.
It will feature a collection of Husain's paintings, films, and other works.
A significant portion of the museum will showcase paintings inspired by Arab civilization.
The museum will open to the public on November 28, 2025.
- Who
- M.F. Husain, a celebrated Indian artist.
- What
- The opening of the Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, showcasing his life's work.
- When
- Opening November 28, 2025.
- Where
- Education City, Doha, Qatar.
- Why
- To honor Husain's artistic legacy and contribute to Qatar Foundation's public art portfolio.
- Museum Name
- Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum
- Location
- Education City, Doha, Qatar
- Developed By
- Qatar Foundation
- Architectural Design
- Based on a 2008 sketch by M.F. Husain
- Opening Date
- November 28, 2025
- Collection Includes
- Paintings, films, photography, poetry, installations, and other media
- Size
- Over 3,000 square meters