This large scale installation of inflatable, pink flamingos designed by Cyril Lancelin was specially made and delivered for the DIFC Art Nights 2019 in collaboration with Legacy Landmarks.
This twice-yearly event is a unique fusion of art, culture and entertainment. Set in the outdo- or setting of the Gate Village, DIFC Art Nights showcase installations from around the world, attracting nearly 4,000 people each season.
This edition revolved around the idea of discovering the hidden artist we know.
Who hasn’t heard of pink flamingos or hasn’t seen them floating in a pool? These rare birds not only made it around the world and the Internet, but also became a solid symbol of pop culture. Hardly anyone though, has seen one in a real life…
The overarching theme speaks to the concept of knowing but not seeing, using the flamingo installations as a metaphor for having heard of some artists without seeing their work. The plethora of local artists participating in DIFC Art Nights is a testament to the established and burgeoning talent the region has cultivated, yet their work is rarely seen by the general public.