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East-West/West-East sculpture by Richard Serra in the Brouq nature reserve (Qatar) spans over a kilometre and comprises four steel plates, each over fourteen metres in height.
To guarantee perfect alignment, Serra examined the topography of the land and beautifully enhanced the vast, desolate space in the heart of the desert. The result is spectacular and although modern, timeless.
Richard Serra said: “This is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done. It’s a piece that I’d really like to be seen”.
Serra’s public art has always been driven by a desire to take sculpture off the pedestal and on to the street – which perfectly aligns with our philosophy at Qatar Museums.
Images courtesy of Qatar Museum
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