Doha, Qatar: Media Majilis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar adds value to the art and cultural scene in the country with unique elements. Being the first media museum in the Arab world, it aims at making an impact on the audiences through interactive exhibitions on global, regional and local stories. Since its opening in 2019, the museum has been dedicated to exploring journalism, communication, and media.
Till date, it has hosted eight exhibitions. It also plays a pivotal role in supporting Northwestern University in Qatar’s academic and research mission by complementing the university’s curriculum and fostering an environment where students, faculty, and researchers can engage with complex global issues through a multidisciplinary lens. In an interview with , Alfredo Cramerotti, the Director of Media Majilis Museum, emphasised that the museum provides spaces for exploring ideas, working together on stories, sharing creative work, and conducting research.
He said that the exhibitions at Media Majilis Museum is an intersection of contemporary art, media, and technology and the exhibitions are academically rigorous and beautifully crafted experiences. “Media Majilis Museum represents the idea of the next generation museum – which is hybrid, nimble, and interdisciplinary,” said Cramerotti, who has a long-standing Museum leadership in the UK and other countries. Cramerotti oversees the museum’s conceptual and operational aspects and advances its position wi.