Doha is currently undergoing a tremendous transformation that is exemplified here by the notion of hybrid making. What, not long ago, was a small pearl fishing community has, in only a few decades, turned into a world-class tourism and events destination; a home for 1.7 million inhabitants; and a preeminent center for culture and art. Despite these impressive and far-reaching transformations, very little is actually produced in Qatar. Goods, products, produce, architecture, art, artifacts, knowledge and other manifestations of creativity are, for the most part, imported. As a consumer rather than a maker, Qatar is heavily dependent on other parts of the world - not only for its day-to-day existence - but also for its identity.
We believe that creativity and the act of making are key components in forming Qatar’s sustainable future, and that art and design have an important role to play in this ongoing transformation.
Tasmeem Doha 2013 – Hybrid Making will break free from a typical conference structure and act more like a series of on-going activities, collaborative workshops, lab sessions and exhibitions that will in their own way explore the various paradigms of making, be these in the form of traditional academic research (intended for scholarly journals, etc.), or makings that project more atypical and syncretic aims in their approach.
The three main components of the event are:
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Production Phase: Five days of making through workshops & labs: (March 10 - 14)
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Breather Day: A day of reflection, preparation and rest (March 15)
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The Conference: Two days of presentations, symposium seminars, performances, exhibitions and lectures (March 16 - 17)
