Qatar Museums unveils a giant figure of the international artist Kaos

Qatari museums have unveiled the famous “Ijazah” work by American artist Brian Donnelly known as “Kaos” for the first time in the Middle East.

The work takes the form of a huge, air-blown figure in front of a sail-bearing point on Doha's Corniche, and emulates the famous "companion" character created by Kaos.

This is a huge size, with a length of forty meters, and the artist tries to remind the transients of the importance of relaxation in an increasingly loud and noisy world.This is similar to the rest of the work of Kaos, where he hangs on humanity in a playful spirit that is not without intelligence and indifference at the same time.

Rafiq's simulated "Ijaz" character first appeared in the late 1990s, has its own eyes, which are obscured by the "X" in English, and since its inception has become a symbol of accepting and rejecting the principles that govern today's consumer society.

Doha is the newest international destination for this touring work. It has already been exhibited in some of the world's most iconic cultural attractions, including Sookcheon Lake in Seoul, South Korea and Mount Fuji, Japan.

Mobile stereo
The sailing bearings point on Doha Corniche is an ideal place to exhibit this mobile object, with a view of the cultural heart of Doha, which is full of popular cultural destinations such as the Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar National Museum and Souq Waqif.

Abdul Rahman Al Ishaq, Head of Public Art at Qatar Museums, said that Kaos is one of the most important contemporary artists at the moment. He succeeded in drawing a fictional world that became a registered mark in his name. Its first time in the region. "

“Our public art strategy is guided by our mission to stimulate artistic debate in the streets of Doha by showcasing different forms of stunning art. Each piece we select is very carefully selected to inspire local creators and to create an inextricable link between art and community.”

Speaking about the artwork, Sheikha Reem Al Thani, Qatar Museums' Director of Exhibitions, commented: “We are excited to unveil a 'vacation' as part of the 'Kaos .. Eat Alone' exhibition, which has been highly appreciated by art lovers in Qatar.”

The artistic evaluation of the exhibition "Kaos .. eat alone" is supervised by the famous art historian Germano Ceylon, and will continue until January 25, 2020 at the fire .. The headquarters of the artists.