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Radisson RED Hotel unveiled their latest sculpture. Designed by Neel Shukla, the falcon marks the opening year of the hotel and strengthens ties with the local art scene. Having already worked with a collaborative of locals artists on the hotels distinctive bespoke wallpaper, Radisson RED appointed Neel and his team to continue the theme of capturing elements of the local history and culture while recognising the cities modern art, music and fashion scenes.
Neel operates Four Winds Gallery in Dubai Design District and other notable works include the W sculpture at W on the palm. Of this project, he said,
“Dubai is probably the most avant-garde city when it comes to art. Quirky art pieces are showcased in so many unique places and spaces all over the city and RED is such a cool space highlighting this vibe and spirit. Visitors indulge in this selfie heaven, hence every wall and every area deserved an incredibly distinct element and story. The falcon will be the first thing people see and so I wanted to create a statement. We wanted to feature the falcon in a powerful way, yet making it unpredictable. The headphones resting on the falcon’s neck signify the falcon’s connection to the new generation and follows the overall design direction of the hotel.”
Stuart Birkwood, Curator at Radisson Red Dubai Silicon Oasis, said, “Art is at the core of the brand and it was important to me to make sure that our Art was truly representative of everything Dubai had to offer. The falcon is a national symbol for the UAE and we’re really excited to present a new sculpture to our community which captures both the cities great heritage and its modern culture. Dubai has such a bustling art scene that so many don’t know about and we hope we can highlight that more.”
