In this Harper’s Magazine feature, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi reflects on his journey as an art collector and the social, cultural and historical importance of collecting modern Arab art. Read more »
Archives for March 2018
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on Barjeel Art Foundation, showcasing Art to Unite People, adding to the History of Art and on the Power of Technology for the Arts
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi believes in the power of art, he’s made it his mission to showcase how art can help bring people together, unite them regardless of their identity, religion, nationality or whichever label we are given. Through his foundation, the Barjeel Art Foundation, he has opened up his art collection to all, for people to be inspired by art, and in turn breath out inspiration and hopefully empathy towards humanity. In this interview, Sultan discusses his first discoveries of art and how technology and social media have paved the way to give artists a platform. Read more »