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In 2022, millions saw her FIFA World Cup poster celebrating Qatari heritage through a tossed ghutra. Behind that global moment was VCUarts Qatar, where she learned to archive culture in contemporary ways. Her work draws on oral histories, childhood games, and traditional patterns—keeping identity alive through modern mediums while staying deeply rooted in Qatar.
In 2022, Bouthayna Al Muftah’s art was seen by millions around the world. Her official poster for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ became a cultural symbol – celebrating Qatari heritage through a gesture as simple as the nation’s traditional headwear being hurled into the air.
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