Back to Editorial

Marchitecture in MENASA - Photography Tour of Mutrah, Oman with Israa Al Balushi

2022/10/12

As part of the Qatar Museums #Marchitecture series and to mark the Qatar-MENASA 2022 Year of Culture, photographer Israa Alblushi takes us on a walking photography tour of Mutrah, Oman, highlighting her favourite corners of the city and interesting features with her camera.

The ornate painted tower of a Mosque in Mutrah, Oman captured by photographer Israa Al Balushi as part of Marchitecture.

Scroll down

Photographer and artist Israa Al Balushi has a background in conceptual photography, where she often explores elements of Omani culture and identity.

Beginning in Corniche Mutrah by the sea, Israa points out the royal ship - a typical sight on the horizon in Oman. Taking us on a small photo walk with her Fujifilm camera to introduce us to Mutrah and find some visual hidden gems, Israa describes the fish market and grand mosque, as well as Souq Mutrah.

Reaching an area of Mutrah that is considered old, Israa finds interesting corners to photograph with contrast between light and shadow, such as a deserted building from the late 1960s.

“Our goal today is to search for forgotten corners - get to know the deserted areas more closely. The most important thing for me is the lighting - especially at this time, 17:45 is the perfect sweet spot before sunset.” - Israa

About Marchitecture:

Marchitecture is an annual celebration of architecture and urban design, created exclusively for Culture Pass members. Explore Qatar’s beautiful architecture through tours and workshops offered throughout the month of March.

Each year, Marchitecture presents an array of events to highlight the importance and beauty of Qatari architecture, offering members an up-close and personal encounter.

Scroll down