To the Stars with Ahmed Mater

About this episode

Josh Baer interviews Ahmed Mater about his artistic journey and projects during Art Basel Qatar.

Host Josh Baer is joined by preeminent contemporary Saudi Arabian artist, Ahmed Mater in Doha during the inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar to discuss everything from artistic and cultural expression in the region, Mater’s return to painting, and more than one exciting new project. To the Stars with Ahmed Mater is out now on all good podcast platforms, or at thebaerfaxtpodcast.com. This episode, recorded on February 4th 2026, is brought to you by Ursula - A Magazine of Contemporary Culture by Hauser & Wirth.

People in this episode

Host: Josh Baer

Guest: Ahmed Mater

Topics covered

• artistic expression
• cultural expression
• Saudi Arabian art
• painting
• Art Basel

Keywords

• Ahmed Mater
• Josh Baer
• Art Basel Qatar
• Saudi Arabian artist
• contemporary art

Sponsors

Ursula - A Magazine of Contemporary Culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Art Basel Qatar, Hauser & Wirth

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