REEM AL-THANI

Director of Exhibitions

Doha, Qatar

Work Experience

Qatar Museums

Director of Exhibitions

November 2018 - Present Doha, Qatar

Qatar Museums

Acting director of exhibitions

March 2018 - November 2018 Doha, Qatar

Qatar Museums

Head of Exhibition Design

August 2015 - March 2018 Qatar

Mathaf: Arab Museum Of Modern Art

Exhibition Designer

Design and manage all phases of exhibitions: design, budgeting, contracting, construction, installation and de-installation for all mathaf exhibition, in collaboration with different departments to create a cohesive concept and design aesthetic.

• Develop design layouts/ideas and all exhibition signage with curators, curatorial and editorial team to design, input and implement. Create interruptive public engagement projects with education department.
• Facilitate install and de-install of different exhibitions, ensure artwork display is designed to museum and safety specification with collection management.
• Consult with artist’s to insure installation is suitable for with ADA and Building
codes and still keep its artistic vision.
• Write scopes of work to contract and supervise companies and consultants for different project needs.
• Build relationships and database for local and international suppliers.
• Oversee with operations to contract and supervise construction companies to
renovate and implement the gallery design for upcoming exhibition.
• Responsible for any architectural or design changes to building all year round, during exhibitions and events.
• Conduct weekly gallery inspections for exhibition maintenance.
• keep track and organize exhibition calendar for all upcoming exhibitions
• Budgeting and planning for all exhibition needs.
• Develop exhibition policies and process for better work flow.
• Supervise and coordinating with Event Company to design the VIP and the public opening event.
• Supervise interns for exhibition design department.
July 2010 - June 2013 Qatar

Mathaf: Arab Museum Of Modern Art

Design Intern

Research consulting for using technology in museums
Research for local Qatari artist
January 2010 - January 2010 Doha, Qatar

Salam International

Fashion Buying Intern

Worked alongside fashion buyers to forecast up-coming trends and carry out market analysis.
January 2010 - January 2010 Doha, Qatar

Pico International Company

Design Intern

Worked with 3DMAX, using V-Ray Renderer
Google Sketchup preparation for 3DMAX modeling
Exhibition design, event design
June 2009 - June 2009 Cairo, Egypt

Folio Fashion Company

Freelance Fashion Designer

Worked on preliminary designs for spring/summer collection with Head Designer
July 2007 - August 2007 Doha, Qatar

Education

Rhode Island School Of Design (RISD)

Masters in Design Studies (MDes), interior architecture (Adaptive Reuse)

EQUILIBRIUM: Public spectacle for social integration
Social change will not be achieved by eliminating the expats or stripping the nationals of power or ownership of place; a democratic architectural intervention can create an equilibrium that heightens sense of social responsibility and allows for social integration.

My thesis explores the ways socio-cultural methods of integration can influence architecture, using built form as a catalyst for connection in fragmented cities or communities. Proposing an architectural intervention driven by acknowledgment of a human need to address issues of a diverse society. By turning an abandoned water tower into a public spectacle to tell stories of the city and its people. Giving a voice to the voiceless – storytelling allowing all to share their perspective on city life for a leveling ground and
sense of equality.
June 2013 - May 2015 Rhode Island, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Interior Design

February 2005 - May 2010 Doha, Qatar

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design

February 2005 - May 2010 Doha, Qatar

Languages

English (Fluent),
Arabic (Fluent),
French (Conversational),

Awards

Virginia Commonwealth University: The Honors College

University Honors

2010

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Fashion Design Department

The Golden Needle Award : The most outstanding senior, one of many, Juried Fashion Show

2010

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Interior Design Department

Project of the Year Award : Bang and Olufsen Retail Project

2008

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Fashion Design Department

Outstanding Children’s Wear VCUQatar Award

2007

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Interior Design Department

Interior Design Leadership Award: Design Innovation Group for Design Ideation & Prototyping

2007

Skills

Autocad, 3DMAX, Adobe Illustrator, Brainstorming, Design Implementation, Drafting, Exhibition Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Illustration, Fashion Show Design , Furniture Design , Hat Design , Idea Generation, Indesign, Interior Design, Jewelry Design, Pattern Making , Photoshop, Problem Solving, Revit, Rhino, Sewing, Sketchup, Vectorworks, Viz-render , VRay, Wood,

Grants / Exhibitions

The Concept of Al Majilis - An Exploration of Both Traditional and Contemporary
January 2009 – May 2009

Qatari Majilis Exhibition, Souq Waqif Art Center, Doha, Qatar, 2009
Showcasing group research and “Sedu Expressions Chair”
Funded by Undergraduate Research Experience Program (UREP)

Projects

Developer and Presenter

Qatar foundation / vcuqatar
March 2007 – May 2007 (3 months)

Dig Project:
New product development strategy, research, timeline, development of “Cargotecture” housing for workers
Presented to Her Highness Sheikha Moza Al-Misnad