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Princes, Patrons and Painters: The Ottoman Palace and the Challenge of Modernity

This lecture exploring the paintings of Abdülmecid Efendi

January 13, 2026 @ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Library, Ground Floor, Georgetown University Qatar

Event poster for The Lusail Museum Conversations featuring a sepia photo of Ottoman figures, event details, speaker names, date (January 13, 2026), time, location, and logos at the bottom.

About

This lecture explores the paintings of the last Ottoman caliph, Abdülmecid Efendi (1868-1944). After the Young Turk Revolution of 1908, Abdülmecid used his art to portray himself as a modern and responsible member of the Ottoman dynasty. His work thus opens a window onto the world of the late Ottomans.

Speakers

Alain Fouad George

Edhem Eldem

Julia Gonnella

Safwan Masri

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