Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani
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Sheikha Al-Mayassa's legacy is defined by her unprecedented ability to elevate a small nation into a global art destination. Her strategic acquisitions, such as the $300 million purchase of Gauguin's When Will You Marry?, shattered auction records and signaled a new era for Middle Eastern collecting. She has successfully curated a network of world-class museums that rival those in Paris and New York. Her inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential People and Forbes' Most Powerful Women lists underscores her unique position as a cultural diplomat who wields soft power with remarkable precision.
Honours & Distinctions
Time 100 Most Influential People
Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women
Recognized as one of the most powerful women globally.
Art+Auction Top 10 Most Influential People
Ranked among the top 10 most influential people in the art world.
ArtReview Power 100
Featured in the annual list of the most influential people in contemporary art.
Top 100 Most Powerful Arabs
Listed among the most powerful Arabs in the region.
Rankings & Lists
Most Powerful Arabs
Most Influential People in Art
Magazine Covers
Vogue Arabia
2016-05-01
The Princess of Art
ArtReview
2017-01-01
Power 100: Sheikha Al-Mayassa
Records & Feats
Highest Price Paid for a Painting at Auction
Acquired Paul Gauguin's When Will You Marry? for $300 million in 2015, setting a world record at the time.
Fastest Expansion of Museum Network
Transformed Qatar Museums from a single entity into a network of over a dozen museums and heritage sites in under two decades.