If you have a true love for art, or stone sculptures in particular, Abu Dhabi might be doing something that might interest you. For the last several weeks, the Abu Dhabi International Sculpture Symposium has been taking place by a patch of open ground at the Armed Forces Officers Club.
What this is, is a stone sculpture project that will totally change the landscape of the city. Instead of these stone sculptures being placed in studios or museums, they will be out in the open for anyone to see at anytime. In essence, they will be part of the city’s overall appearance, just like bridges and towering buildings would be.
A lot of work has already gone into it, and each of the 17 sculptors that will eventually take part in this magnificent event is carefully planning out their every move so that their work will be placed amongst a relative atmosphere.
For instance, one of the sculptors,Yoshin Ogata, is creating a piece that resembles smooth ripples of water. “I have no idea where they are going to put it. Hopefully on or near water,” he says.
Because the artists themselves don’t get the final say in where their work will be displayed, they are trying their best to make it obvious for the organizers. “The artist always has a right to suggest what happens to their work, but I’m sure the organizers have a good understanding,” says Husam Chaya from Lebanon.
With just 3 weeks left until the completion of this event, I am sure everyone in Abu Dhabi is buzzing about it. If it all turns out as they hope it would, I wouldn’t be surprised if they do it again, or if other cities decide to imitate it. It truly is a wonderful concept, and it should be very successful.
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