Art Basel has unveiled the exhibitors for the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, bringing together 82 galleries from 37 countries and territories for its second edition in Doha. The fair will feature 80 new single-artist presentations, with approximately half of the participating artists coming from the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA) region.
Taking place from 28 to 30 January 2027, with Preview Days on 26 and 27 January, Art Basel Qatar will return to Msheireb Downtown Doha. The event will be presented across M7 and Doha Design District, with selected public sites also forming part of the programme.
The 2027 edition will continue its solo presentation format, with each gallery showcasing the work of an individual artist in response to the curatorial theme between / بين. The theme has been developed under the artistic direction of Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi, in collaboration with Vincenzo de Bellis, Chief Artistic Officer and Global Director of Fairs at Art Basel.
The theme explores the space where different perspectives, histories and ideas meet, highlighting the relationship between artistic practices in the MENASA region and the wider international art world.
International Galleries and Regional Artists
More than a third of the participating galleries operate spaces in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. The fair will also welcome approximately 60 international galleries from Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Among the artists participating in the 2027 edition are Mohammad Alfaraj, Monira Al Qadiri, Dana Awartani, Ibrahim El-Salahi, Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Hassan Hajjaj, Yazan Khalili, Waqas Khan, Seher Shah, Shahzia Sikander and Vian Sora.
Regional galleries include Athr, Green Art Gallery, Lawrie Shabibi, Tabari Art Space, Hafez Gallery, al markhiya gallery, Sfeir-Semler Gallery, The Third Line, Leila Heller and Le Violon Bleu.
Several galleries from the region will also participate in their first Art Basel fair. These include Efie Gallery, Iyad Qanazea, Le LAB Gallery, Alhosh Gallery, Contemporary Art Platform and Dastan Gallery.
International participants include Galerie Krinzinger, Matthew Marks Gallery, Mendes Wood DM, Jhaveri Contemporary, Sprüth Magers, neugerriemschneider, Lisson Gallery, White Cube, The Breeder, Lia Rumma, Silverlens, Acquavella Galleries, David Zwirner, Paula Cooper Gallery, Gagosian and Sadie Coles HQ.
More than 30 galleries will be participating in Art Basel Qatar for the first time.
New Year-Round Collectors Programme
Alongside the announcement of the exhibitors, Art Basel has introduced a year-round market development programme designed to strengthen the regional art ecosystem and build relationships between collectors, galleries and cultural institutions.
The initiative will include the Collectors Majlis, an invitation-only pilot programme launching in October 2026. It will bring together approximately 30 to 40 new, emerging and art-adjacent collectors for masterclasses, workshops, cultural experiences, collection visits and discussions with industry professionals.
The programme will cover different aspects of the art market, including how artworks are bought and sold, how collections are developed and how collectors can engage with galleries and artists.
Sessions will involve Art Basel leadership, collectors, galleries, institutions and prominent voices from Qatar and the wider region. Among the participants are Her Excellency Sheikha Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums; Noah Horowitz, CEO of Art Basel; Vincenzo de Bellis; Wassan Al-Khudhairi; and other regional and international art professionals.
The initiative will also include international encounters for collectors in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Greece and other locations.
Cultural Events Across Qatar During Art Basel Week
Art Basel Qatar will take place alongside a wider programme of exhibitions and cultural events across Doha, bringing together major museums, galleries and creative institutions.
Some of the highlights announced for the period include:
Design Doha 2026: Taking place from 5 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 across Fereej Al Asmakh and Msheireb, the second edition will feature more than 20 exhibitions. Its main exhibition, Arab Design Now 2026, will bring together 81 designers, 78 new commissions and 17 films.
Doha Pavilion: Gerhard Richter: Opening on 20 November 2026 at MIA Park, this permanent site-specific structure will house a collection of paintings and sculptures by the internationally recognised artist. The pavilion has been developed with Selldorf Architects.
Rubaiya Qatar: Running from 21 November 2026 to 30 April 2027 across various venues, the new contemporary art quadrennial will feature exhibitions and public art installations by more than 120 regional and international artists representing over 30 countries.
Giuseppe Penone: The Inner Flow of Life: On display at the National Museum of Qatar from 26 October 2026 to 13 February 2027, the exhibition will feature more than 50 works across five custom-built pavilions, as well as the rooms and courtyard of the Old Palace.
What Lingers in the Artist Mind: Experiments and Legacies of the Baghdad Modern Art Group: Running at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art from 25 October 2026 to 6 February 2027, the exhibition explores the history and influence of the Baghdad Modern Art Group through 17 thematic sections.
Beyti Beytak – My Home is Your Home: Presented at Fahad bin Ali Palace from 26 October 2026 to 29 May 2027, the exhibition features works by more than 40 architects, designers and practitioners, exploring architecture, home, hospitality and shared responsibility.
Bu’ed Nadhar: Presented at Liwan Design Studios and Labs from 5 November 2026 to 31 January 2027 as part of Design Doha 2026, the exhibition brings together 32 works by 16 artists and designers, exploring craft, memory and material knowledge.
About Art Basel Qatar 2027
Art Basel Qatar is presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, with Visit Qatar as the fair’s lead partner.
The second edition aims to strengthen Qatar’s position as an international meeting point for contemporary art, supporting regional artists and galleries while creating opportunities for cultural exchange and international market development.
