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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.

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