Jeff Koons (b.1955) is one of the world’s best-known contemporary artists. He often draws inspiration from everyday objects, transforming them into mesmerising sculptures.
Standing at a height of over 21 metres and stretching across a length of 31 metres, the 'inflatable' Dugong was a larger-than-life imagining of the creature, gliding effortlessly through a marine habitat; a celebration of Qatar’s natural heritage. On view from November 2022 until June 2024, the sculpture quickly became a beloved landmark for visitors to Doha before, during and after FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
The world’s second largest population of dugongs live in Qatar. These marine mammals are believed to have made their first appearance in the waters of the Arabian Gulf approximately 7,500 years ago.
