Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi

Writer & Founder of Barjeel Art Foundation

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The Curator

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 »

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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 »

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Sultan Al Qassemi: Taking a ‘Warrior’s Break’

At a recent panel discussion in Dubai celebrating the eight-year anniversary of the foundation, Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi noted how few people can recognise even iconic works of modern Arab art history. This press feature in the National discusses the importance of Al Qassemi’s project, Barjeel Art Foundation, in raising awareness about modern Arab art. Read more »

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Reflections: Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi

“Remember: Empty the storage. Ideally everything should be on display.” These are the words Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi told Barjeel Art Foundation director Karim Sultan when he joined us in early 2016. Since then, Barjeel has escalated its already active loans and exhibitions programs.  Read more »