Doha Debuts as Gulf Art Hub Amid Western Slump
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Art Basel is launching its first Qatar fair in Doha, featuring 87 exhibitors from 31 countries, with VIP previews before public days, highlighting the Gulf’s growing role in the global art market as Western markets slow.
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