Jack Thomas Taylor, associate curator and interim director of The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, has been selected as a member of the board of the International Council of Museums’ branch in Qatar, ICOM Qatar.
As part of a global network of other national committees dedicated to promoting the world's natural and cultural heritage, ICOM Qatar aims to enhance the quality of museum practices by serving as a platform for fostering international collaboration and promoting best practices in the field while facilitating the participation of Qatar-based museum professionals in the global museum community and working to elevate the museum scene in Qatar.
Chaired by Sheikha Amna bint Abdulaziz al-Thani, acting deputy CEO of museums, collections and heritage protection at Qatar Museums and director of the National Museum of Qatar, ICOM Qatar’s board includes Taylor and four other members from museums and cultural organizations across Qatar as members. Together, they will work to design and implement programs to promote good museum practices, facilitates collaboration between museums locally and internationally, and recognizes excellence in museum work in Qatar.
“Being a member of the founding board of ICOM Qatar is an incredible opportunity not only for The Media Majlis but also Northwestern Qatar. This positions and strengthens our role as a university museum which is fully open to the public and provides an alternative space for informal learning through evidence-based storytelling,” said Taylor. “Having a seat at the table will allow for voices, from and from within, the Arab world and Global South to be shared and considered while encouraging the sharing of knowledge, spearheading new programs, and bringing everyone one step closer to the international community."
As part of a global network of other national committees dedicated to promoting the world's natural and cultural heritage, ICOM Qatar aims to enhance the quality of museum practices by serving as a platform for fostering international collaboration and promoting best practices in the field while facilitating the participation of Qatar-based museum professionals in the global museum community and working to elevate the museum scene in Qatar.
Chaired by Sheikha Amna bint Abdulaziz al-Thani, acting deputy CEO of museums, collections and heritage protection at Qatar Museums and director of the National Museum of Qatar, ICOM Qatar’s board includes Taylor and four other members from museums and cultural organizations across Qatar as members. Together, they will work to design and implement programs to promote good museum practices, facilitates collaboration between museums locally and internationally, and recognizes excellence in museum work in Qatar.
“Being a member of the founding board of ICOM Qatar is an incredible opportunity not only for The Media Majlis but also Northwestern Qatar. This positions and strengthens our role as a university museum which is fully open to the public and provides an alternative space for informal learning through evidence-based storytelling,” said Taylor. “Having a seat at the table will allow for voices, from and from within, the Arab world and Global South to be shared and considered while encouraging the sharing of knowledge, spearheading new programs, and bringing everyone one step closer to the international community."
“Being a member of the founding board of ICOM Qatar is an incredible opportunity not only for The Media Majlis but also Northwestern Qatar. This positions and strengthens our role as a university museum which is fully open to the public and provides an alternative space for informal learning through evidence-based storytelling”
- Jack Thomas Taylor, associate curator and interim director of The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar
In announcing Taylor’s appointment, Sheikha Amna said, “I am pleased to welcome Jack and all members to the board of ICOM Qatar, which will undoubtedly strengthen our role in the international museum community.” She added, “I look forward to working with Jack and all members of the ICOM Qatar committee and exchanging ideas, expertise, and knowledge that will promote the progression of museum practices.”
Taylor, who is one of The Media Majlis’ founding members, has worked across multiple areas of the museum since its inception and was a member of the team that helped the museum become the first in the region to receive accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. As a curator, he helped plan and deliver more than five interactive exhibitions, including the inaugural exhibition, Arab identities, images in film (2019); subsequent ones, such as Breaking News? how the smartphone changed journalism and Is it a beautiful game?; and the museum’s forthcoming exhibition on the metaverse and communication, MetaWhat?.
Northwestern Qatar Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy said, “Jack’s appointment to the board of ICOM Qatar is a testament to his expertise and dedication.” He added, “we are proud of him and know that his contributions to ICOM Qatar will be invaluable in elevating the museum scene in Qatar and promoting good museum practices internationally.”
An experienced curator and producer, he has also held various positions in the arts, culture, and creative domains across the region and has been involved in several exhibitions, branding, visual arts, programming, and publishing projects, including Qatar’s countrywide experience for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, before being appointed to the board of ICOM Qatar.
Learn more about The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, click here.
Taylor, who is one of The Media Majlis’ founding members, has worked across multiple areas of the museum since its inception and was a member of the team that helped the museum become the first in the region to receive accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. As a curator, he helped plan and deliver more than five interactive exhibitions, including the inaugural exhibition, Arab identities, images in film (2019); subsequent ones, such as Breaking News? how the smartphone changed journalism and Is it a beautiful game?; and the museum’s forthcoming exhibition on the metaverse and communication, MetaWhat?.
Northwestern Qatar Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy said, “Jack’s appointment to the board of ICOM Qatar is a testament to his expertise and dedication.” He added, “we are proud of him and know that his contributions to ICOM Qatar will be invaluable in elevating the museum scene in Qatar and promoting good museum practices internationally.”
An experienced curator and producer, he has also held various positions in the arts, culture, and creative domains across the region and has been involved in several exhibitions, branding, visual arts, programming, and publishing projects, including Qatar’s countrywide experience for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, before being appointed to the board of ICOM Qatar.
Learn more about The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, click here.
