Calligraphy Sculpture on the Doha Corniche in Qatar.
Sent by Nikola from Germany who had a vacation in Qatar.
Designed by: Sabah Arbilli
Location and Spatial Context: Doha Corniche – It is a small scale open artwork in a popular and huge public space.
Typology: It is abstract with a strong message.
This artwork has a very interesting and intricate design. It is based on a poem by H. E. Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. The meaning of the poem is “And amongst the sultans I stood out; as a lanneret floating over mountain peaks.” This sculpture surely captured a lot of attention among the visitors of corniche. The sculpture is made of stainless steel and is 7.5m high including its base. It has added beauty and a topic of discussion in a popular public place like corniche (read more).
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