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Name
Jack Thomas Taylor (b. 1991, Harrogate, United Kingdom)
Job title
Curator of Art, Media and Technology
Place of work
Media Majlis Museum, Northwestern University in Qatar
Current Location
Doha, Qatar
Previous Locations
London, United Kingdom; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Affiliations
Curator of Art, Media and Technology, Northwestern Qatar (NUQ); PhD Research, King’s College London (KCL); Board Member, International Council of Museums Qatar (ICOM Qatar); Council Member; Northwestern University Staff Advisory Council (NUSAC).
[Last updated: May 05, 2025]
Latest Exhibitions
- Taylor, J. T. (2025). Artificial vs. Intelligence [Exhibition]. Media Majlis Museum, Northwestern Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2024). Anatomy of a Majlis [Activation]. Media Majlis Museum, Design Doha Biennale, Doha, Qatar
- Taylor, J. T. (2023–2024). MetaWhat? [Exhibition]. The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2023). Gaia by Luke Jerram [Artist Presentation]. Northwestern University in Qatar. Part of MetaWhat?
- Taylor, J. T. (2022). Is it a beautiful game? [Exhibition]. The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2021). Breaking News? how the smartphone changed journalism [Exhibition]. The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2019). Arab Identities, Images in Film [Exhibition]. The Media Majlis at Northwestern University in Qatar, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2017). Mind the Gap [Exhibition]. Tashkeel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- Taylor, J. T. (2016). Heritage: A User’s Manual [Exhibition]. Southbank Centre Archive Studio, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
- Taylor, J. T. (2016). Inert Matter then Live Wire [Exhibition]. Central Saint Martins’ Window Gallery, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Latest Research
- Taylor, J. T. (2021). Can a business strategy tool be used in the arts and culture domain? [MBA Thesis]. Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London, and Birkbeck, University of London.
- Taylor, J. T. (2016). Control or Curation: The Case for Curating an Expo [MA Thesis]. Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.
Latest Writings
- Taylor, J. T. & Gillett, K. (Eds.) (2025). Artificial vs. Intelligence Glossary: Voices and Conversations (1st ed.) [Exhibition Publication]. Silvana Editoriale.
- Taylor, J. T. & Ali, A. Z. (Eds.) (2023). The Limits of my Language are the Limits of my World: Voices and Conversations (1st ed.) [Exhibition Publication]. Akkadia Press.
- Taylor, J. T. (2023). MetaWhat?: Voices and Conversations (1st ed.) [Exhibition Publication]. Akkadia Press.
- Taylor, J. T., Rolim, L. H., & Erskine-Loftus, P. (Eds.). (2022). Is it a beautiful game?: Voices and Conversations [Exhibition Publication]. Akkadia Press.
- Taylor, J. T. (2020). A TV Cabinet of Curiosities. In Transformative Teaching: Focus on Pedagogy (Vol. 31). AMPS.
- Erskine-Loftus, P., & Taylor, J. T. (Eds.). (2021). Breaking news?: Voices and Conversations [Exhibition Publication]. Akkadia Press.
- Taylor, J. T. (2018). Introduction with Viola Shafik. In P. Erskine-Loftus (Ed.), Arab identities, images in film: Voices and Conversations. Akkadia Press.
Talks
- Taylor, J. T. (2025, April). AI, Journalism, and Photography – Navigating Truth and Representation in the Realms of Image Making [Panel]. Tasweer. Qatar Museums. Fire Station. Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2024, December). New Models: Imagining and Innovating Gulf Museum Futures [Moderator]. International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM), The Future of Museums and Museology Practices in a Changing World. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2024, December). The Future of Museums Through Technology and Innovation [Moderator]. International Committee for Museology (ICOFOM), The Future of Museums and Museology Practices in a Changing World. Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2024, November). How are the creative industries understood in Qatar? [online]. Research Seminar. King’s College London, London, UK.
- Taylor, J. T. (2024, April). Education in Qatar: Media and Information Literacy beyond formal education [Panel]. UNESCO National Consultation. Ministry of Education. Doha, Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2023, November). The Science of “ART” towards Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility [Panel]. Qatar International Art Festival. Doha Expo 2023.
- Taylor, J. T. (2023, August). 2023 Northwestern Qatar Colloquium [Speach]. Northwestern University in Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2023, June). Olafur Eliasson Film Screening [Panel]. National Museum of Qatar.
- Taylor, J. T. (2022, October). Is football a beautiful game? [Podcast]. (D. Reiche, Interviewer; episode 24). Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown University in Qatar. Available from: soundcloud.com/cirsguq/episode-24-taylor-october-2022.
- Taylor, J. T., & Erskine-Loftus, P. (2022, September). Is it a beautiful game? [Podcast]. (I. F Hurd, Interviewer). Weinberg College Center for International & Area Studies at Northwestern University. Available from: soundcloud.com/wccias/is-it-a-beautiful-game.
Press Mentions (A-Z)
- Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent. (2025). e-flux. https://www.e-flux.com/announcements/656025/ai-or-nay-artificial-vs-intelligent/
- Ai or nay? Artificial vs. intelligent. (2025, February 19). Meer. https://www.meer.com/en/88759-ai-or-nay-artificial-vs-intelligent
- Ayaz, S. (2025, February 10). When AI marries art. Khaleej Times. https://www.khaleejtimes.com/lifestyle/when-ai-marries-art
- Djoua, H. (2025, January 15). Artificial intelligence meets art and identity: The Media Majlis Museum opens ‘Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent’ exhibition. Qatar Tribune. https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/158686/nation/artificial-intelligence-meets-art-and-identity-the-media-majlis-museum-opens-ai-or-nay-artificial-vs-intelligent-exhibition
- Eltayeb, M. (2022, August 25). Is it a Beautiful Game? exhibition questions the world of football. Doha News. https://dohanews.co/is-it-a-beautiful-game-exhibition-questions-the-world-of-football/
- Fact Qatar. (2023, September 4). Step Into The Metaverse. Fact Magazine Qatar. https://factqatar.com/step-into-the-metaverse/
- Gillett, K. (2025, April 29). Gulf states look to collaboration over rivalry to boost visitor numbers. The National. https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/04/29/atm-2025-collaboration-not-competition-is-key-to-success-for-gulf-tourism-experts-say/
- Gulf Times. (2023a, May 9). Icom Qatar announces new members of national panel. Gulf Times. https://www.gulf-times.com/article/660728/qatar/icom-qatar-announces-new-members-of-national-panel
- Gulf Times. (2023b, August 7). Exhibition on future of metaverse to open at NU-Q. Gulf Times. https://www.gulf-times.com/article/666039/qatar/exhibition-on-future-of-metaverse-to-open-at-nu-q
- Ibrahim, M. (2023, August 23). MetaWhat?: Exploring the virtual frontiers at NU-Q’s Media Majlis. Doha News. https://dohanews.co/metawhat-exploring-the-virtual-frontiers-at-nu-qs-media-majlis/
- Jalal, M. (2023, October 15). Take a journey across the Metaverse through the lens of the Arab world. The National. https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2023/10/15/take-a-journey-across-the-metaverse-through-the-lens-of-the-arab-world/
- Johnson, J. (2025, January 15). Exhibition showcases AI role in contemporary journalism. The Peninsula. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/15/01/2025/exhibition-showcases-ai-role-in-contemporary-journalism
- Miller, D. (2023, October 16). How fashion brands are navigating World Cup controversies. The Business of Fashion. https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/global-markets/world-cup-qatar-adidas-nike-louis-vuitton/
- Nair, S. (2022, November 2). Is it a Beautiful Game? Scale. https://scalemag.online/art/is-it-a-beautiful-game/
- Nair, S. (2023, October 30). Exploring MetaWhat? Scale. https://scalemag.online/design/exploring-metawhat/
- Platform. (2025). Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent. Platform. https://www.platform-mag.com/art/ai-or-nay-artificial-vs-intelligent.html
- Qatar News Agency. (2023, August 23). The Media Majlis opens doors to Qatars first major metaverse exhibition. Gulf Times. https://www.gulf-times.com/article/667054/qatar/the-media-majlis-opens-doors-to-qatars-first-major-metaverse-exhibition
- Qatar Tribune. (2023, May 21). Northwestern Qatar curator joins the Board of ICOM Qatar. Qatar Tribune. https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/65586/nation/northwestern-qatar-curator-joins-the-board-of-icom-qatar
- Sharma, M. (2025, April 15). ‘Ai or nay?’ at Media Majlis examines AI’s place in art and media. Stir World. https://www.stirworld.com/see-features-ai-or-nay-at-media-majlis-examines-ai-s-place-in-art-and-media
- The Peninsula. (2023a, July 3). Qatar Museums hosts exclusive screening of film on Olafur Eliasson at NMoQ. The Peninsula Qatar. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/03/07/2023/qatar-museums-hosts-exclusive-screening-of-film-on-olafur-eliasson-at-nmoq
- The Peninsula. (2023b, November 3). Northwestern Qatar VR experience on Palestine selected for GIFF. The Peninsula. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/03/11/2023/northwestern-qatar-vr-experience-on-palestine-selected-for-giff
- The Peninsula Newspaper. (2025, January 9). Northwestern Qatar’s Media majlis museum presents ‘Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent.’ The Peninsula. https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/01/2025/northwestern-qatars-media-majlis-museum-presents-ai-or-nay-artificial-vs-intelligent
- Yusuf, M. (2025, January 9). ‘Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent’ looks at AI in Media Majlis Museum. Gulf Today. https://www.gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/01/09/ai-or-nay-artificial-vs-intelligent-looks-at-ai-in-media-majlis-museum