The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara inaugurated an artistic mural titled ‘A Cultural Bridge Through Art’ at Building 16, on Thursday.

Katara’s Deputy General Manager and Director of Human Resources Saif Saad Al Dosari, Haiti’s Ambassador to Qatar Jean-Marie Francois Junior Guillaume, and a number of other officials and art enthusiasts attended the event.

The mural — created by Haitian visual artist and designer Olfer Ganthier under the supervision of curator Roxane Ledan — was commissioned by the Haitian Embassy in Qatar as part of a cultural exchange initiative between the two nations.

The initiative aligns with Katara’s mission to serve as a meeting point of cultures and a bridge for communication between people.

Through its rich symbolic elements, the mural presents a visual dialogue between Qatari and Haitian cultures. It features imagery representing icons from both nations — a Qatari falcon in tribute to national identity, a Qatari hot air balloon flying above Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière, and a camel walking beside a decorated Haitian ‘Tap Tap’ bus bearing the word ‘Peace.’

Other symbols represent nature, architecture, and agricultural and cultural exchange between the two countries. This visual diversity reflects Katara’s commitment to using art as a tool for building cultural bridges and highlighting human connection through the language of art.

The Haitian Ambassador expressed appreciation to Katara for its continued support of art and creativity. He praised its role in promoting openness to global cultures and offering a Haitian artist the opportunity to represent his country through the symbolic work.

The artist also expressed his delight in this collaboration, considering the mural a milestone in his artistic journey and a chance to reflect the shared values between Qatar and Haiti.

The project is part of Katara’s ongoing mural series aimed at transforming the Cultural Village into an open-air gallery that reflects the diversity and interaction of cultures.

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