New Qatar store aims to foster art appreciation by making it affordable

As Qatar’s local art scene grows, nurturing an appetite for it among residents here remains a challenge. One of the major deterrents appears to be the high prices of most of the artwork for sale in Qatar, which often ranges in the tens of thousands of riyals.

A new concept store that opened its doors to the public last month, however, aims to change that by making art “affordable.”

Located at the Gate Mall, French store Carre D’artistes sells art that almost anyone can buy, according to regional franchise owners and husband-wife duo Martha Blanco and Sameer Abdi.

While most galleries in Qatar only feature work from established artists, priced at sky-high rates, the new art gallery caters to a broader swathe of the market, Abdi said.

“The concept of the store is simple, that art should be made available for everyone,” he added.

Original article by Chantelle D’Mello

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New Qatar store aims to foster art appreciation by making it affordable