In Pictures: ‘The Seed’, the moving sculpture showcasing UAE’s history in Abu Dhabi

The art installation was used for this year's National Day show in Abu Dhabi

Published: December 14, 2020 15:46 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Picture Editor

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UAE residents can now watch in person the spectacular production that was the centerpiece of the UAE’s official 49th National Day celebrations. The kinetic art installation named ‘The Seed’ is now open to the public to enjoy from December 14 to January 30 at Jubail Island. Image Credit: Supplied

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The imposing, cube-shaped moving sculpture was streamed live on TV and online to millions of people December 2 as part of the ‘Seeds of the Union’ show. Image Credit: Supplied

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The Organising Committee of the Official 49th UAE National Day celebrations has announced the public will have the chance to see the masterpiece closely as it remains at the site until January 30, 2021. Guests will experience a unique moving art piece with stunning visuals that represent an evolution from seed, shoot, flower to propagation. Image Credit: Supplied

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Visitors will be able to buy tickets to visit the site and enjoy a spectacular display of light, art and music amid Jubail Island’s majestic mangrove forests. Image Credit: Supplied

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A newly created beach area, which looks out onto the stunning sculpture, will safely seat up to 400 people in a relaxed setting. All of the money from the tickets will be used to fund a conservation programme in the mangroves. Image Credit: Supplied

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Khalfan Al Mazrouei, member of the Organising Committee of the Official 49th UAE National Day celebrations , said: “The Seed is not a re-run of the 49th National Day show we saw on December 2, it is a special experience everyone can enjoy. Image Credit: Supplied

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The kinetic illuminated sculpture has been devised by the world-renowned creative director Es Devlin in collaboration with a team of Emirati creatives. Image Credit: Supplied

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The sites open at 5pm from Monday to Saturday to allow people to take their seats before sunset. Image Credit: Supplied

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Proceeds from the tickets will go towards a conservation project for the mangroves. Image Credit: Supplied

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General view of the show ‘Seeds of the Union’ during the official 49th UAE National Day Celebrations at Jubail Mangrove Park. Image Credit: WAM

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Image Credit: Supplied

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