Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Qatar
The travelling exhibition Coffee for Two, curated by the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum in Doha, Qatar, and destined for various cities throughout the US and Qatar, explores the cultural aspects of coffee, the world’s most social beverage. From traditional Arabic coffee (Qahwa) to Starbucks in the USA, coffee is far more than a beverage. It is an invitation to life in the form of a cup of warm liquid. Coffee is an experience, an offer, and has been a domestic and public ritual since time immemorial. In celebration of the Qatar/USA Year of Cultural Exchange, coffee is celebrated as the bridge that unites people across all cultures.
Origin Studios and partner Holman Exhibits, as a design-build team, worked entirely remotely from their offices in Canada throughout 2020/2021 to create this sustainably planned travelling exhibition that offers a sumptuous, immersive experience. The objects from the Museum’s collection illustrate the traditional Arabic preparation of coffee and are paired with a traditional Arabic Majlis, where coffee would be enjoyed with friends and colleagues. As a result of pandemic restrictions, the majlis was designed to allow for social distancing while also being warm and inviting. The exhibition offers opportunities for in-person and virtual programming such as “A Coffee With” conversation series with public figures and will travel through to 2023.
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum Website
Details
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Qatar
Travelling Exhibition
Inaugural Exhibition opening 2022
Exhibit Space: 1,000 sq. ft.
Services
Exhibition Design, Interpretive Planning, Graphic and Custom Illustration