About Us
Established by Qatar Museums under the leadership of its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and supported by the Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar is being developed as a focal point for the personal and professional creative growth of photographers and image-makers in the region. Tasweer is building on Qatar Museum’s commitment to nurture artistic talent, and to develop Qatar's arts economy and support creative industry.
Our Team
Khalifa Ahmad Al Obaidly, Director of Artist in Residence and Tasweer Photo Festival: About Khalifa Ahmad Al Obaidly
Meriem Berrada, Artistic Director
Sheikha Maryam Hassan Al-Thani, Guest Curator
Jackielyn Martinez, Project Assistant
Se Hee Jang, Visual Designer
Maryam Wahid, Head of Programs and Outreach
Taj Salim, Programs and Events Co-Ordinator
Maha al Masalmani, Awards Co-Ordinator
Maryam Al Misnad, Head of Marketing and Sponsorship
Themba Ben Mtwazi, Social Media and Digital Content Planner
2022 Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Single Image Award Winners
Winners include: Raghda Khairy, Adriane de Souza, Murtadha Adnan AlHassan, Hallouli Mohamed Ameur, Hani Hamdan Alsuleimani, Muhammed Mostafa, Ryan Brand, Dima Assad, Salman Faris, Aya Muhammed and Khalid Alrawahi
2022 Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Project Award Winners
Winners include: Reem Falaknaz, Salih Basheer, Mouneb Nassar, Abdo Shanan, Fethi Sahraoui and Fatema Bint Ahmad
Antwaun Sargent
An interview by Sara Foryame in conjunction with the 'The New Black Vanguard: Photography Between Art and Fashion' exhibition.
Hadeer Omar
An interview by Maryam Hassan Al-Thani in conjunction with the 'And Thereafter' exhibition.
More Conversations
Interviews with some of the most influential photographers today.