Al Markhiya Gallery in Doha is set to open “Silent Witnesses,” an exhibition by Palestinian artist Majdulin Nasrallah, on Tuesday. The show will take place at the gallery’s space within the Katara Art Center, housed in Building 5 of the General Organization for Cultural Village (Katara).

The exhibition presents a series of artworks that explore how everyday objects—such as blankets, cups, shoes, and doors—acquire new significance when seen through the lens of violence, displacement, and loss. Nasrallah’s work focuses on these familiar items as silent companions to human existence, bearing traces of daily life, personal memories, and warmth. Under the harsh realities of conflict and forced migration, however, these objects become “silent witnesses” to grief, resilience, and the disruptions endured by individuals and communities.

Through this body of work, Nasrallah probes the fragile boundary between safety and devastation. The exhibition raises questions about whether tenderness and trauma can coexist and if objects retain the essence of memory even when personal and collective recollections are fractured. It invites visitors to reconsider the relationship between the familiar, memory, and place, especially in contexts of mass displacement and social upheaval.

Nasrallah’s practice is rooted in exploring the relationships between people, objects, and their environments, while addressing the intersection of intimate experiences with broader social narratives. The exhibition reflects her ongoing interest in how memory and place intersect, particularly in the shadow of conflict and displacement.

Born in 1996, Majdulin Nasrallah is a Palestinian visual artist and designer based in Qatar. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and has showcased her work internationally. The “Silent Witnesses” exhibition continues her engagement with interdisciplinary visual arts, bringing attention to the enduring impact of displacement on memory and everyday life.