Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Education City
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation will launch Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, a new addition to Qatar’s cultural landscape, dedicated to the life and work of one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art: Maqbool Fida Husain.
The museum, which opens its doors to the public on November 28, 2025, will foster creativity and dialogue while being a space for learning and discovery, as it joins the growing number of public spaces within Qatar Foundation’s Education City that celebrate and perpetuate art, heritage, and innovation.
Offering a deeply immersive art experience, the museum will invite visitors to step inside the world of Maqbool Fida Husain and explore the influences, philosophies, and memories that shaped his artistic journey.
Through multimedia storytelling and art forms including paintings, films, tapestry, photography, and poetry, the museum will bring Husain’s creativity to life in bold and innovative ways. Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser commissioned Husain to produce a series of paintings inspired by Arab civilisation. He completed over 35 of these before his death, some of which will be among the artworks displayed in the galleries of Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum.
The design of the museum mirrors a sketch by Husain depicting the architectural concept he envisioned for the building, which he saw as being an artwork in itself, reflecting his lifelong pursuit of innovation and his artistic work across diverse fields.
“Designed as a space for inspiration and creativity, Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum reflects Qatar Foundation’s dedication to providing spaces for everyone to explore, enjoy, learn from, and be inspired by art and culture,” said Executive Director of Community Engagement and Programming, Qatar Foundation, Kholoud M. Al-Ali.
“This immersive museum will provide a space for exploration, discovery, and critical thinking, fostering artistic dialogue and creating meaningful connections with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
“Husain’s remarkable journey as an artist mirrors the vibrant spirit of Education City, and his timeless works that will be displayed for all to experience in Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum will further enrich Qatar Foundation’s portfolio of public art, with over 100 works currently being displayed across Education City. Within the multidisciplinary environment of knowledge that is Education City, this museum will illustrate the power of creativity to inspire, educate, and foster the cross-cultural understanding that connects communities and worlds.”
Seeroo fi al ardh — the Education City-based art installation that represents Husain’s final masterpiece, celebrating the progress of humanity — will form part of Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum, as a gallery in itself where visitors will have the opportunity to experience the celebrated artist’s work being brought to life through a specially-curated show.
