Qatar Inaugurates Its Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2025
Sheikha Al Mayassa opens Qatar’s pavilion with a message of hospitality, identity, and intercultural dialogue.
Qatar just made a bold cultural move at the 2025 Venice Biennale—and it’s turning heads.
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Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, officially inaugurated Qatar’s pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition (La Biennale di Venezia), held in the iconic Giardini della Biennale in Venice, Italy.
“This is the beginning of a new cultural journey,” Sheikha Al Mayassa said in her speech, highlighting the pavilion as both a physical presence and a symbolic reflection of Qatar’s commitment to culture, connection, and inclusivity.
The space is centered around an installation by Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari and designed by Lina Qattouf, capturing this year’s Biennale theme: “My home is your home.” It’s not just a visual experience—it’s a vibe.
“Qatar’s participation goes beyond architectural construction. It presents a powerful cultural message that amplifies the voice of the region and showcases its heritage with confidence,” Sheikha Al Mayassa added.
She stressed that Venice, historically known as a crossroads of East and West, is the perfect stage for cultural storytelling. “Architecture becomes diplomacy and beauty speaks for peace,” she said.
The pavilion itself symbolizes hospitality and resilience, brought to life through architectural storytelling that connects past, present, and future. And yes, it’s aesthetic goals.
Sheikha Al Mayassa described it not just as a structure, but “a space for dialogue, wonder, and global engagement”—a meeting point for ideas and inspiration.
Located in a prime spot near the Book Pavilion, Qatar’s new cultural hub at La Biennale is hosting Beyti Beytak—a curated exhibition exploring how modern and contemporary architecture serves communities and redefines the concept of belonging.
Mohamed Saad Al Rumaihi, CEO of Qatar Museums, said the event reinforces Qatar’s global cultural presence: “International exhibitions are a key part of our strategy to build cultural understanding and support a creative economy.”
Meanwhile, Qatar’s Ambassador to Italy, Khalid bin Youssef Al Sada, emphasized that the move aligns with a long-term plan to build cultural bridges and strengthen Qatar–Italy relations through art and storytelling.
Bottom line? Qatar isn’t just showing up—it’s showing out, with a pavilion that turns architecture into activism and hospitality into heritage.