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Power of Culture
Qatar punches well above its weight in terms of art and culture, despite being one of the world’s smallest countries. It is home to innovative and striking pieces of public art as well as art-filled museums designed by world-famous architects. This is all part of a far-reaching plan to focus on becoming a culture-based, rather than carbon-based, economy – a plan that Her Excellency Sheikha al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani has spearheaded on every level.
It is this that makes The Power of Culture so informative and readable. Sheikha al-Mayassa’s personality shines through every page, whether discussing the delights to be found in museums and galleries, commenting on her favourite places to see wildlife or where to find the best abayas. Part easy-to-read guide and part-memoir, The Power of Culture offers an original insight into the Qatar of today, enhanced with in-depth interviews by Sheikha al-Mayassa with some of the leading architects and artists who have contributed to its success.
Qatar Culture Guide – Spring/Summer 2024
Qatar is a vibrant hub for arts, culture, design, architecture and other creative industries. This guide, created on behalf of Her Excellency Sheikha al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, offers a snapshot of the culture, heritage and countless seasonal attractions on offer across the country.
This guide takes readers through the different neighbourhoods of Qatar, exploring the various museums, family attractions, public art and places to eat each part of the country has to offer.
A Year in the Vineyard
A Year in the Vineyard is a tribute to the cycle of the vine. From winter pruning to vine leaves capturing the energy of the late autumn sun, the narrative is spun through vignettes about activities in vineyards around the globe, accompanied by photographs and background paintings. The book honours seasonal rhythms and rituals without glossing over potential risks, such as hail piercing acres of nascent chardonnay in Champagne or wildfires in Napa Valley. The hope is that each page captures a gesture, a step in a dance with the natural world, thus providing an experiential understanding of the axiom “wine is made in the vineyard” and of the notion that fine wines are achieved in tandem with nature, not through triumph over the elements. It also shows winegrowers as operating on the front line of the climate crisis, posing questions and offering potential remedies in response to the Earth’s changing ecology.
We the Forest
We the Forest aims to “rewild the imagination” by opening children’s eyes afresh to the wonder of forests through a meld of science and contemporary artwork. New scientific discoveries show that the interconnectedness of the forest runs deeper than we ever imagined.
Engaging text evokes the magic of forests – from how trees communicate to their superpowers of regeneration and protection of the planet – accompanied by commissioned illustrations. Interspersed throughout are arresting artworks inspired by forests from a variety of contemporary artists: learn to speak in “tree” with Katie Holten’s tree alphabet, peer through Levon Biss’ lens to see what a giant beetle would look like, or witness the terrible beauty of forest fires in Jeff Frost’s photos.
Co-published with Forestry England, this title explores how all life in the forest is linked, and studies our own human connection to and dependence on the forest.
Manifestos for Optimism
Manifestos for Optimism is a collection of conversations with cultural leaders conducted over two years as part of the Future Connected business development programme. The interviews explore what it takes to lead a cultural organisation, the structural factors that can get in the way of realising a collective vision, and how cooperation, shared values and persistence can enable organisations’ ambitions to be realised. The conversations reveal the vital role that optimism plays in building business resilience.
It is hoped that the energy from these conversations will offer a new perspective on how to approach the creative act of business planning.
The Evil Genius by Mr Eazi
Coinciding with the release of his debut studio album The Evil Genius, this book takes an in depth look into the music of Mr Eazi. Each of the 12 tracks of the album has been represented by a unique, physical art piece, which Mr Eazi commissioned from 12 contemporary African artists.
The book offers a glimpse into the process of making the album, as well as interviews with the artists explaining their artwork and how the music inspired them. Featuring a foreword from Mr Eazi, and an interview with Aindrea Emelife, step into the world of a groundbreaking musician, bringing African art and music to a wider audience.
Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World
This is the definitive guide to art restaurants – a new way to appreciate food. Christina Makris, collector of art and a patron of the Tate and Royal Academy of Arts, takes the reader on a tour of 25 of the world’s greatest art restaurants, from New York and Hong Kong to Cairo and London.
Makris traces their stories, details the art highlights and meets artists – including Ai Weiwei and Damien Hirst – and restaurateurs and chefs, including Vik Muniz, Julian Schnabel and Tracey Emin. A captivating guide to where great art and memorable food meet.
Art Thinking – art, meaning and brand leadership
Art Thinking takes readers on a journey into the interface between art, luxury and fashion brands, and businesses. It explores the notion of brands as cultural agents and how art can act as a mediator between meaning and management. The book allows the readers to develop skills in constructing strategic art initiatives and in management of artist collaborations and provides insight into the artistic process of creativity.
Divided into four chapters and supplemented with case studies, the book is supported by Vadim Grigoryan’s many years of experience, popular webinars and courses taught at leading business schools such as INSEAD, and cultural institutions such as Sorbonne.
Coming 2025.
Film
You can commission films that translate arts and culture stories to a wider audience. Our independent film production studio also commissions and distributes film content.
Design
Your brand and how it is communicated visually matters. That’s why all our magazines, books, websites, social posts and films are consistent with your brand values and strategy and are presented in creative, fresh and bold ways – keeping your content relevant and compelling.
Development
We make money for you, through media sales as well as developing mutually beneficial partnerships between brands and cultural institutions.
Websites
We create beautifully straightforward and affordable websites that make sure you are seen and generate more traffic.
Editorial
Authentic, interesting and engaging content is behind everything we do. We have an incredibly experienced team of in-house journalists and editors as well as a wealth of freelancers to bring the right people for the job. We tell your stories for your audience, building loyalty and engagement.
You will get the highest quality printed material at competitive prices because of the range of our portfolio.
Strategy
We can help you get more from your audience. Using insight and analysis we work with you to understand what they want and combined with our deep understanding of the cultural landscape we deliver successful outcomes for you and your audience.
Imprint
We publish beautiful books under our own Cultureshock imprint that explore the world of art and culture as it intersects with other fields and disciplines – from fine dining and viticulture to the science of forests.
