Dubai-based artist Sacha Jafri’s latest project unveiled on Mount Everest

Dubai-based artist Sacha Jafri’s latest project unveiled on Mount Everest

The Art Maze aims to reconnect humanity with heritage and cultural history in partnership with UNESCO

Published: Thu 16 Jun 2022, 6:45 PM

On the International Mount Everest Day, which is celebrated on May 29, The Art Maze, by curator Marcus Schaefer, unveiled Dubai-based artist Sacha Jafri’s latest masterpiece on top of the world.

The Art Maze World Tour, in partnership with UNESCO, is a collection of 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, created by Jafri. The creative pursuit is a celebration of UNESCO world heritage sites’ 50th anniversary and The Next 50, a year-long United Nations’ (UN) campaign promoting interdisciplinary reflection on the future of the world heritage.

Jafri, who was awarded by the UN for his humanitarian work, unveiled his Sagarmatha National Park — Mount Everest painting, a spectacular 380cmx160cm three-canvas Triptych piece. He also launched a collection of 30 world heritage sites’ artwork masterpieces in a custom built 12-metre-by-12-metre labyrinth gallery — The Art Maze — a visionary project shining a light on the three pillars at the heart of UNESCO initiatives — education, science and culture.

Dubai hosted the launch of The Art Maze at the helipad of Burj Al Arab hotel, where art met architecture, from March 23 to 27. Jafri