Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum at Qatar Foundation Named One of TIME’s Greatest Places in the World | News

Lawh Wa Qalam: Qatar Foundation’s MF Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of TIME World’s Greatest Places 2026, the magazine’s annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinations around the world.

The recognition marks a significant milestone for the institute following its opening in November 2025, cementing its place as one of the world’s most notable cultural destinations as well as a new addition to Qatar’s arts and cultural landscape.
Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum, located in the Qatar Foundation (QF) Education City, is the world’s first and largest institution dedicated to Maqbool Fida Husain, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art. The museum traces Husain’s artistic journey through more than 150 works and objects, including paintings, sculpture, film, tapestries, photography, poetry, installations and personal items that illuminate his perspectives and creative process. The architecture reflects Husain’s vision and was designed by renowned architect Martand Khosla based on a concept sketch by Husain himself.

The museum reinforces QF’s role as a provider of opportunities for people from Qatar and around the world to engage with the arts – with more than 100 public works of art on display in Education City, a place where art and culture meet learning, innovation and exploration.

TIME described Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum as an institution that goes far beyond static exhibitions and highlights its role in bringing Husain’s life and work into dialogue with South Asia, the Arab world and the wider South. The magazine also highlighted Seeroo fi al ardh – Husain’s final masterpiece, incorporated into the museum’s architecture – alongside never-before-seen works from his Arab Civilization series.

“To be recognized as one of TIME World’s Greatest Places of 2026 is a significant distinction for Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum,” said Kholoud M. Al-Ali, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Programming, Qatar Foundation.

“This museum honors MF Husain’s extraordinary legacy while opening new conversations across cultures, histories and regions. We are proud that the museum is recognized as a place where art, learning and intercultural dialogue converge, and where audiences around the world can experience and interact with Husain’s work in all its richness and enduring resonance.”

Spanning over 3,000 square meters, the museum is a living, inspiring institution where art, culture and learning converge, bringing together original works, archival materials, multimedia installations and spaces for reflection, discovery and dialogue.

For more information about Lawh Wa Qalam: MF Husain Museum, visit www.lawhwaqalam.org.qa.