Abu Dhabi: UAE residents can now watch in person the spectacular production that was the centerpiece of the UAE’s official 49th National Day celebrations. The kinetic art installation named ‘The Seed’ is now open to the public to enjoy from December 14 to January 30 at Jubail Island.
The imposing, cube-shaped moving sculpture was streamed live on TV and online to millions of people December 2 as part of the ‘Seeds of the Union’ show. Visitors can now watch it at a newly created beach area, which looks out onto the stunning sculpture that can safely accomodate up to 400 people in a relaxed setting.
The art installation was used in this year s National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi
Art installation ‘The Seed’, designed by Es Devlin, is open to the public at Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. All images courtesy of the Organising Committee of the Official 49th UAE National Day
The work was used as the centrepiece for this year s National Day show in the capital.
The glowing cube was centre-stage during the event, accompanied with fireworks and performances on its surrounding platform.
Designer Devlin is known for melding light, video, language and music in her spectacular creations. The Seed is just the latest addition to Devlin’s expansive body of work, which includes stages for opera houses and theatres, concert sets for big names like Kanye West and U2.