Designed to give pause, spark imagination and spread the idea that wonder and beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, 12 site-specific sculptural works will transform the cityscape during Dubai Design Week.
Designed to give pause, spark imagination and spread the idea that wonder and beauty can be found in the most unexpected places, 12 site-specific sculptural works will transform the cityscape during Dubai Design Week.
Conceived by international artists, architects and designers and chosen for their convention-challenging impact and strong sense of belonging, the installations collectively explore regional narratives and decorative traditions, technological possibility and the human environment.
These 12 specially commissioned sculptural, architectural and experiential pieces will be positioned at five locations around the city for Dubai Design Week: d3, Al Fahidi Historical District, Tashkeel, Meraas The Beach and Meraas City Walk.
“We looked for proposals that presented bold ideas, questioned conventions and responded to the issues faced by global society today,” says Cyril Zammit, Director of Design at Art Dubai Group. “But most importantly, we chose the works on the basis of context; each of these pieces has been selected for its sense of belonging to the city – they all celebrate the creative dynamism and diversity of Dubai in unique ways.”
Many of the installations will receive their world premiere at Dubai Design Week. After the event, many will remain in situ, acting as urban landmarks for the Dubai of the future; others will be rotated around the city to introduce them to different audiences and alternative contexts.
Among the participating designers are the UAE-based: Raudha Al Ghurair, Anjali Srinivasan, Ali Al-Sammarraie, Bahar & Sawsan Al Bahar, Aljoud Lootah, Zeinab Al Hashemi, Latifa Saeed and TalinHazbar.
To see the full list of installations please click here