Q Life Magazine Q Magazine December 2017 | Page 40

| Issue 3 Museum of Islamic Art The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) is the first world-class museum to be developed in the Gulf. Designed by the great Chinese-American architect, I. M. Pei, MIA is a globally acclaimed museum that stands majestically on Doha’s Corniche, with panoramic views across the waterfront. Its success has helped establish Qatar as a cultural capital of the Middle East. A flagship of museum development in the Gulf MIA was the first of the major capital developments and flagship projects initiated by Qatar Museums. The museum invites people to learn about the full scope of Islamic art, building a true appreciation for the significance and importance of Islamic culture and its contribution to the world we live in. The museum and the many masterpieces on display celebrate the influence and significance of Islamic | MIA interior 40