Public art in Qatar
[19] The 1.5 m bronze cube was inspired by the work of Reach Out to Asia, a non-profit organization in Qatar that supports primary and secondary education in underprivileged Asian countries.
[44][45] Designed to resemble both dunes and tents to depict the history and landscape of Qatar, the blue granite sticks out from the natural pink environment around it.
[51][52] The sculpture is very popular to viewers around the world and has made appearances in several cities such as London, Paris, Geneva, Buenos Aires and St Petersburg.
[54] Constructed from seven steel plates arranged in a heptagonal shape, the work celebrates the scientific and spiritual significance of the number seven in Islamic culture.
Mohammed Al-Ateeq's Acacia Tree Seed is a sculpture located within the Post Office Park and is a representation of human nature, both good and bad.
[62][63] Located near the 974 Stadium at the Ras Abou Aboud beachfront, the Doha Mountains are made up of vertically stacked rocks that are painted in colors representing the Olympic rings.
[85] The plexiglass reproductions of Arabian Peninsula fossilized marine algae light up along the beach walkway to remind viewers of the importance of our oceans ecological state and its well-being.
[86][87] The Artwork 1361 by British artist Martin Creed consist of the phrase "Everything is Going to be Alright" written with bright lights mounted on the wall of the Sheraton Grand hotel.
[90][91] Made of steel, marble, and various sculptures that each provide shelter and open space is Here We Hear created by Korean artists Suki Seokyeong Kang.
[47][67][92] American artist Tony Smith (died 1980) created the original wooden Smoke sculpture in 1967,which is located at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
The dialogue between matter and space; the creation of sites; the organic nature of forms; and a strong ethical content are all notions that conform Chillida's body of work.
Located in the MIA Park, viewers are given the opportunity to self reflect while taking in the various elements of the Bronze sculpture that sits in a shallow pool of water.
It is located in Lusail, and is made up of 5 sculptures at various heights depicting the double black cord used to wrap around the Qatari male white scarf headdress.
[45] The entire structure can be dismantled and set up in a different location if desired since it is made up of metal pipe scaffolding covered with a synthetic mesh.
[102] The Challenge 2015 by Ahmed Al Bahrani was commissioned by the Lusail Multipurpose Hall in celebration with Qatar hosting the men’s Handball World Championships.
[103][104] The two murals called Painted Walls made by Mohammed Al Nasif are located in the Lusail Multipurpose Hall and were part of the displays commissioned for the Handball World Championships held in Qatar.
[106] The Miraculous Journey (2005–2013) by British Artist Damien Hirst[107] consists of 14 gigantic bronze sculptures that chart the gestation of a human being from conception to birth,[108] ending with a statue of a 46-foot-tall anatomically correct baby boy.
[115][47][69] Located at the Qatar National Theater, this sculpture made by German artist Isa Genzken out of steel and aluminum consists of two large orchids towering its white flowers over visitors below.
It is located next to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, and is a spiral curve made out of industrial matters, that is cut and oddly stacked together displaying the unfolding start of life.
The location for this piece of art was selected by Qatar Museums to serve as a landmark in the middle of the city and to showcase a blend of classic and modern design.
This central location, at the top of Al Souq street and near the city’s busy food district, allows viewers to experience the scale of the sculpture compared to the size of nearby shops and cafés.
[128][129] Sound artist Guillaume Rouseré created Allow Me by recording audio from the speech that His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 and then casting the soundwaves into plaster, from which he made a limestone sculpture.
[130][131] This light installation is located at the Stadium 974 and is a sentence written in Gupta's handwriting stating "I live under your sky too" in English, Arabic and Malayalam.
[47][69] French artist Roch Vandromme created a bronze sculpture “On The Way” made up of four camels, two of which are calves, to show the importance of the animals relationship with Qatar and its nomadic lifestyle.
[136] The sculpture was designed to act as a symbol of appreciation for the national identity, motherhood and the land as well as pay tribute to the region’s women who wore a battoola.
[140][141] Located in the National Museum of Qatar, on the wall of the VIP lounge, Aisha Nasser Al Sowaidi’s Central Midkhan can be visited.
They are located in between the Persian Gulf and the National Museum of Qatar along the entire lagoon area and are illuminated at night, highlighting the buildings architectural features.
[147] Perceval by British artist Sarah Lucas is a life-sized bronze sculpture of a Shire horse pulling a cart with two oversized squash installed at the Aspire Park in Doha.
[154][155] The QM commissioned Anne Geddes to produce a series of 12 images capturing local athletes with newborn babies and young children.
[156] Located at the main hallway of the Women's Hospital affiliated with the Hamad Medical Corporation, the images are part of an initiative by QMA Chairperson to raise awareness on Diabetes 2 and the importance of engaging in sports activities at an early age.
