Look: From toffee-wrapped UAE to Hercules as a DJ, Dubai financial district transforms into stunning sculpture park

Look: From toffee-wrapped UAE to Hercules as a DJ, Dubai financial district transforms into stunning sculpture park

The second edition of the exhibition is now underway till the end of September, with more than 70 works of art curated

Published: Mon 24 Jul 2023, 7:16 PM Last updated: Mon 24 Jul 2023, 7:23 PM

When you think of art galleries and sculptures in the city, the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) is not the first place you would think of. However, the financial district is fast becoming as well known for its artwork, as it is for the fintech companies mushrooming within its premises.

The second edition of the DIFC Sculpture Park is now underway at the location till the end of September. Bringing together more than 70 works of art curated under the theme ‘Tales Under the Gate’, the exhibition is a must visit for art lovers in the country.

Here are some of the eye-catching pieces from there:

1. Hercules is a DJ

This quirky sculpture shows the mythical figure Hercules with a trendy headset, being a modern-day DJ. Crafted by artist Emre Yusufi, it is a comment on the power of music and its ability to connect people.

2. Sfera Conchiglia

This piece by Italian artist Gianfranco Maggiato, is inspired by the torturous path that man must embark on to find himself.