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Under One Sky: Celebrating Unity and Shared Spirit through Photography

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As part of the Years of Culture programming, Qatar Museums' (QM) Tasweer Photography initiative has launched an international open call for Under One Sky, a traveling photography exhibition celebrating the unity and shared spirit of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The exhibition, in collaboration with the US Department of State's Art in Embassies programme, will open in early 2026 across several Qatari embassies in Washington DC, Ottawa, and Mexico City, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under One Sky aims to capture the energy, emotional connections, and unforgettable memories of fans from around the globe, highlighting universal values of joy, kindness, hospitality, and goodwill that brought people together across borders during the historic tournament.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Under One Sky exhibition is a tribute to friendship and unity, celebrating the shared spirit of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the global celebration around the 2026 World Cup host countries.
  • The exhibition is a collaborative effort between Qatar Museums' Tasweer Photography initiative and the US Department of State's Art in Embassies programme.
  • The exhibition will feature a people-centered visual archive of global football fan culture, showcasing memories from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and connecting them to the global celebration around the 2026 World Cup host countries.
  • The exhibition will be displayed across several Qatari embassies in Washington DC, Ottawa, and Mexico City, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026.
  • The open call for submissions has been announced, with a submission period of October 21 - November 30 and a submission limit of one single image per participant.
  • The exhibition will feature a total of 50 to 70 selected images, with the top 5 winners from each category receiving a prize of USD 500.
  • The-judging process will be carried out by a panel of expert jurors, with winners contacted via email.

Statistics:

  • The exhibition will feature 50 to 70 selected images.
  • The top 5 winners from each category will each receive a prize of USD 500.
  • The submission period for the open call will be from October 21 to November 30.
  • The exhibition will be displayed across 3 Qatari embassies in Washington DC, Ottawa, and Mexico City.
  • The exhibition is set to open in early 2026, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Sources:

  • Qatar Museums' (QM) press release for Under One Sky exhibition
  • Years of Culture website - Under One Sky call for submissions
  • US Department of State's Art in Embassies programme - Art in Embassies programme

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