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LinaAl-Aali
I revisit heritage as a living memory, transforming it into a contemporary visual language shaped by the presence of women and the soul of place.
- +20Years in Art and Education
- 11Books for Children and Young Adults
- 4Solo Exhibitions
- 01On view now
Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion
Featured in the “Discover Uzbekistan” exhibition at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha; a work that evokes journey, womanhood, and Uzbek ornamentation through a contemporary Qatari sensibility.
03.09—28.11.2026
Museum of Islamic Art ↗
Selected Works
A dialogue between memory and place
The palm tree, the sea, the woman, and ornamentation appear as recurring motifs in my work, yet each returns in every piece with a new story.
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About the Artist
Heritage is not copied, it is rediscovered.
Lina Al-Aali is a Qatari visual artist and a writer specializing in children’s literature. Her work explores identity, memory, and the quiet strength of women, reinterpreting Qatari and Gulf symbols—from palm trees and the sea to doors and ornamental motifs—within contemporary compositions.
With over twenty years of experience in art and education, she is a graphic design expert, visual arts coordinator, and certified trainer. She has also published eleven books for children and young adults.
Selected Milestones
From Doha to the world
- 2026
Museum of Islamic Art, Doha
“Discover Uzbekistan” Exhibition
- 2025
Qatar & Bahrain
Fareej Arts & Design Festival and the 3rd Small Prints Exhibition
- 2022
World Art Dubai
International Art Participation
- 2019
China
International Art Exhibitions & Participations
- 2017
Katara, Doha
Katara Murals and the “Female Features” Exhibition
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