Mariët Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, joined The Baer Faxt’s Founder and CEO Josh Baer for The Baer Faxt Live from Doha 2026, recorded live during Art Basel Qatar. In this clip, Westermann discusses what makes Art Basel Qatar fresh and how institutions like Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Guggenheim Bilbao have a deliberate mission to go where such institutions don’t already exist. Watch the full interview via the link in bio. A big thank you to our host, The Ned Doha. This conversation was recorded on the 5th of February, 2026. #TheBaerFaxt #MarietWestermann #Guggenheim #ArtBaselQatar #Doha