Idris Khan Secures Abu Dhabi Memorial Park Commission with Plaza Design
Idris Khan, a British artist based in London, has been chosen to create a public monument for Abu Dhabi's upcoming Memorial Park. The government of Abu Dhabi selected his design from three nominees, as confirmed by his US dealer Sean Kelly. Construction on the park is scheduled to commence this year. The memorial will honor Emiratis who lost their lives while serving the United Arab Emirates. Khan's concept features a plaza-like arrangement with a sculpture made from metal panels and a reflective pool. An initial report incorrectly stated the shortlist contained four artists, which has since been amended to three.
Key facts
- Idris Khan is a British artist based in London
- Khan was commissioned to design a public monument for Memorial Park in Abu Dhabi
- The commission was announced by his US dealer Sean Kelly
- The winning design was selected from three nominees by the government of Abu Dhabi
- Memorial Park construction will begin this year
- The park commemorates Emiratis who sacrificed their lives in service to the UAE
- Khan's design centers around a sculpture of metal panels and a pool
- An earlier version of the story incorrectly stated the shortlist had four nominees
Entities
Artists
- Idris Khan
Institutions
- Sean Kelly
- government of Abu Dhabi
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates