Doha, June 07 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation's (QF) Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum in Doha, Qatar has been named one of the TIME World's Greatest Places 2026, the magazine's annual list recognizing 100 extraordinary destinations across the globe.

In press statement today, QF said "The recognition marks a major milestone for the institution following its opening in November 2025, cementing its place as one of the world's standout cultural destinations as well as being a new addition to the arts and culture landscape of Qatar."

TIME described Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum as an institution that extends far beyond static display, highlighting its role in bringing Husain's life and work into dialogue with South Asia, the Arab world, and the wider Global South. The magazine also highlighted Seeroo fi al ardh – Husain's final masterpiece, incorporated into the museum's architecture – alongside never-before-seen works from his Arab Civilization series.

Executive Director of Community Engagement and Programming, at Qatar Foundation Kholoud Al Ali said: "To be recognized as one of the TIME World's Greatest Places of 2026 is a significant accolade for Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum."

She added: "This museum honors the extraordinary legacy of M. F. Husain while opening up new conversations across cultures, histories, and geographies. We are proud to see the museum acknowledged as a place where art, learning, and cross-cultural dialogue come together, and where audiences from throughout the world can experience and interact with Husain's work in all its richness and continuing resonance."

Based in QF's Education City, Lawh Wa Qalam: M. F. Husain Museum is the world's first and largest institution dedicated to Maqbool Fida Husain, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern art.

The museum traces Husain's artistic journey through over 150 works and objects, including paintings, sculpture, film, tapestry, photography, poetry, installations, and personal items that illuminate his perspectives and creative process. (QNA)