Qatar Museums Teams Up with Paris 2024 Olympics to Offer Free Exhibitions and Unique Activations

Paris 2024 Olympics

To mark the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Qatar Museums is presenting a vibrant lineup of exhibitions and public events beginning July 24. The program features two main exhibitions curated by Qatar Museums and the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, along with a special culinary event and the launch of the first-ever Arabic translation of writings by Pierre de Coubertin, the visionary behind the modern Olympic Games.

This summer’s events underscore the strong cultural ties between Qatar and France and aim to build new connections through a shared passion for sports. The program continues the legacy of the Qatar-France 2020 Year of Culture, a collaborative initiative celebrating cultural exchanges between the two nations. The partnership dates back to the 2014 Cultural Agreement signed between the State of Qatar and the French Republic.

 

Exhibition: Esports | A Game Changer
July 24 - September 8, 2024
10am to 6pm; Free Admission
Résidence Cîteaux: 45, Boulevard Diderot

Curated by Dr. Christian Wacker from Qatar Museums, along with esports experts Benjamin Buchtala and Jannik Rädisch, and supported by Abdulla Yousef Al Mulla and Aalia Khalid Al-Khater, *Esports | A Game Changer* explores the evolution of competitive gaming from its niche origins to a significant cultural phenomenon. 

The exhibition examines the sociological aspects of esports, its relationship to traditional sports and casual gaming, and its governing bodies and economies. It features a historical overview of esports, from the invention of the first electronic pinball machine to contemporary gaming stars. The final section explores the future of esports, focusing on its societal, educational, recreational, and occupational impacts. The exhibition will travel to Doha in 2025.

 

Exhibition: Olympism: More Than a Dream
July 31 - August 25, 2024
10am to 6pm; Free Admission
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris

Presented by the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, *Olympism: More Than a Dream* showcases Qatar’s 40-year Olympic journey from its debut in 1984 to the Tokyo 2020 Games. Hosted at Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Hotel, the exhibition is divided into three main sections:

1. Tribute to Pierre de Coubertin: Celebrates the first Arabic translation of Coubertin’s writings with Olympic memorabilia, including Muhammad Ali’s hand-inscribed boxing glove and a rare Innsbruck 1964 Olympic torch.
   
2. Qatar’s Olympic Achievements: Highlights key moments from Qatar’s Olympic history, from its first participation to notable achievements such as Mohammed Suleiman’s 1500m bronze in 1992 and Mutaz Barshim’s shared gold medal at Tokyo 2020. 

3. Qatar’s Vision for the Future: Explores Qatar’s role as a global sporting leader and its aspirations to host future Olympic Games.

Curated by Susan Hayward FMA and led by Abdulla Al Mulla and the 3-2-1 team, the exhibition also collaborates with the Coubertin Family Association and the Qatar Olympic Committee.

 

Book Launch: Textes Choisis by Pierre de Coubertin – Arabic Translation
Price: QR360 / €90 
Available on In-Q’s website and at Qatar Museums’ gift shops

During the Paris 2024 Games, Qatar Museums will present the Arabic translation of *Textes Choisis*, a collection of Pierre de Coubertin’s writings on the Olympic movement. This book, available through In-Q’s website and Qatar Museums’ gift shops, introduces Arabic-speaking audiences to Coubertin’s essays on the unifying power of sport.

 

Jiwan’s Culinary Takeover at Le Dalí, Le Meurice Hotel
July 29 - August 4, 2024

From July 29 to August 4, Jiwan, the flagship restaurant of the National Museum of Qatar, will bring a taste of Doha to Paris by taking over Le Dalí at the Le Meurice hotel. This unique dining experience will offer a menu inspired by Middle Eastern flavors and Doha’s rich culinary heritage. 

Guests will enjoy a blend of Parisian elegance and traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring innovative dishes and exquisite desserts created by renowned pastry chef Cedric Grolet. This event reflects Jiwan’s commitment to multiculturalism and celebrates the global spirit of the Olympics.