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Qatar Airways and Swizz Beatz Launch Multiyear Creative 100 Cultural Alliance

The airline will embed curated culture across flights with staged reveals tied to Art Basel.

Overview

  • The partnership was unveiled in Paris, introducing a program to spotlight 100 figures across art, design, fashion, music, sport and innovation.
  • Early inductees include Black Coffee, Miles Chamley-Watson, Kristian Teär, Yoon Ahn and Flavio Manzoni, with additional names to be revealed.
  • Plans call for aircraft liveries under Swizz Beatz’s creative direction along with bespoke onboard soundtracks, films, digital art displays and lounge activations.
  • A FIFA World Cup 2026 livery directed by Beatz is set for a December preview at Art Basel Miami, ahead of a full roster reveal at a February gala in Doha.
  • The rollout is expected to feature a digital hub with films, interviews, podcasts and guides, with reported Privilege Club perks including event invitations, masterclasses and curated itineraries.