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Inside the Making of the Museum of Islamic Art
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Inside the Making of the Museum of Islamic Art

Inside the Making of the Museum of Islamic Art

10/27/2025
Mon 2:00 PM
MIA Auditorium
Al Corniche St
2777 Doha
Qatar
from QAR 0.00
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This panel brings together members of I. M. Pei’s original team alongside Qatar Museums voices to explore the inspirations, challenges, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped this modern architectural masterpiece. The conversation will also highlight the two current exhibitions on view in Doha, organized in partnership with M+, Hong Kong—I. M. Pei: Life Is Architecture at Al Riwaq and I. M. Pei and the Making of MIA at MIA—underscoring Pei’s design, legacy, and enduring influence.

Speakers

  • Shirley Surya, Curator, Design and Architecture, M+ (Hong Kong)
  • Li Chung (Sandi) Pei, Partner, Pei Partnership Architects (New York)
  • Aslıhan Demirtaş, Principal, KHORA: Architecture, Design & Research Office (Istanbul)
  • Shaika Al-Nassr, Director, Museum of Islamic Art (Doha)
  • Hiroshi Okamoto, Principal, OLI Architecture (New York)

Moderator

  • Aric Chen, Director, Zaha Hadid Foundation (London)

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Inside the Making of the Museum of Islamic Art
MIA Auditorium
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10/27/2025
Mon 2:00 PM
MIA Auditorium
Al Corniche St
2777 Doha
Qatar
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