Thursday, May 1, 2014

Despite Conservatism, Splurge on Modern Art Seen in Qatar

Energy-rich Qatar is coming into the limelight on the global cultural scene by lavishing billions of dollars on renowned artworks, though some could be controversial in the deeply conservative Gulf monarchy. Damien Hirst's "Miraculous Journey" -- a group of 14 bronze foetus sculptures -- makes an unlikely addition to the landscape of Doha, installed in front of a medical centre on the outskirts of the capital. Out in the middle of the desert, a large abstract sculpture ...

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