Now, Abu Dhabi residents can realize this dream by sculpting the famous Mexican artist Jorge Marin, "The Wings of Mexico," which was unveiled yesterday evening to be shown to the public at the main entrance to Manarat Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. The UAE capital until Oct. 31, after a global tour that included Kuwait, Egypt, Singapore, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong in China, and the Thai capital of Bangkok.

The sculpture of the "Wings of Mexico", consisting of two bronze wings, mounted on an iron frame above three degrees of cement, took about four months to sculpt, using interaction with the public to reflect the concept of the reciprocal relationship between art and the recipient, To reflect the dreams and thoughts and feelings of the recipient and forms part of his experiences, the content carried by the sculpture is not clear and complete only when standing in front of someone to give him wings in a shot that remains stuck in his imagination long. The Wings of Mexico also carry many values ​​and humanitarian meanings, such as freedom, tolerance and similarities among people in their dreams, ideas and fears, despite their different nationalities, cultures and social status. It also emphasizes that art can shave its wings away, And the difference in culture, to create common elements among people around the world, and perhaps this made the carved wandering the world, and become a symbol of promotion of Mexico.

Cultural dialogue

During the presentation of the sculpture "Wings of Mexico" at Manarat Saadiyat yesterday evening, the Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi, Saif Saeed Ghabash, pointed out that the meanings embodied by the artist Jorge Marin in his masterpiece "Wings of Mexico" reflect the spirit of ambition and unlimited optimism Abu Dhabi is proud to share these common grounds with Mexico and the Mexican people, and thanking the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi for the Manara Saadiyat Group, the Mexican Embassy in the UAE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Of Mexico, the Mexican Agency for International Cooperation for Development, and Jorge Marin Foundation, for their efforts to offer «Mexico Wings», which is one of the most important works of art that inspired millions around the world in Abu Dhabi.

Ghabash explained that the promotion and promotion of cultural dialogue with the world is one of the main priorities of the Department of Culture and Tourism, especially in the year of Zayed. "For 12 months, we celebrate the noble values ​​of the late founding father Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, "He expressed the hope that the exhibition" Wings of Mexico "at Manarat Saadiyat, the cultural heart of the UAE capital, will encourage further cultural dialogue between the Mexican and Emirati peoples and strengthen the bonds of understanding between the two countries.

In her speech, Ambassador Francesca Elizabeth Mendez Escobar expressed her pleasure at presenting the sculpture, which represents one of the most important works of art in the world, in Abu Dhabi, especially in the "Zayed State", reflecting the cooperation between the two countries. Celebrating the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul.

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During his speech, Jorge Marin expressed his pleasure at presenting his work in Abu Dhabi, specifically in the year of Zayed, expressing the hope that the sculpture will represent a meeting point for different cultures.

Marin is one of the most important expressive artists in Mexico. Over the course of his career of over 25 years, Marin worked on various materials, until he used bronze to make many sculptures.

Interactive program

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the Mexican Embassy in the UAE, has launched an interactive program for the public celebrating the Mexican Wings sculpture by Mexican sculptor Jorge Marin. The program includes a screening of Mexican films at the Manara Saadiyat Theater, a photography competition and workshops with free attendance. On September 13, two films produced in 2015, Lothis Bryantis (Bright Lights), directed by Alejandro Khirber Pythchi, and Inamurandum April (Fall in Love of April) were screened.

A desire to challenge

The Mexican Ambassador noted that the "Wings of Mexico", made in 2010 in the heart of the capital, Mexico, and exhibited in many countries around the world, symbolizes ambition and desire to challenge and reach new heights.

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Months of celebration of the high values ​​of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The "Mexico Wings" sculpture consists of two bronze wings mounted on an iron frame above three degrees of cement, and it took about four months to sculpt.