Cool new Yas Bay Waterfront sculptures unveiled 2022

If you consider yourself an art aficionado, it’s time to start charging your phone. Two new Yas Bay Waterfront sculptures have been unveiled.

Ready for a fresh pic for the ‘gram? The new Yas Bay Waterfront sculptures were created by international artists: KAWS and Takashi Murakami. They are joining the other larger-than-life artworks at Yas Bay for a total of 12 artworks to spot. You can go check them out at the waterfront without spending a single dirham. Free public art in Abu Dhabi? Yes, please.

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The new Yas Bay Waterfront sculptures, “Flower Parent and Child,” and “Final Days,” are located in the lobby and on the promenade, along with other murals and sculptures.

First up, when you walk through the Yas Bay Waterfront lobby to the promenade you’ll be welcomed by a familiar character. “Final Days” was designed by Brian Donnelly, aka KAWS.

Black Mickey sculpture by KAWS. One of the new Yas Bay Waterfront sculptures.

The American artist and designer appropriates pop-culture icons such as Mickey Mouse and Snoopy. His work is characterised by bold colours and lines and distinctive graphics, such as the repeated use of x’s on the hands, nose, eyes and ears.

“Final Days” features crossed-out eyes, bones imitating hair and ears, a distorted mouth and cool fabrication of the beloved character.

“Flower Parent and Child” was created by Takashi Murakami: one of the most renowned Japanese contemporary artists. It stands ten metres tall and features Murakami’s dazzling gold-leaf work to convey energy and hope for the future.

The sculpture is one of Murakami’s largest artworks to date. It is located on the promenade and all sides are decorated with flower motifs, so be sure to walk around to take it in from all angles.

Yas Bay is home to an inspiring art collection with masterworks from artists including CoolRainLabo, who crafted the Astrocat installations; Fatspatrol, the artist behind the giant mural “The Humans” on WHITE Abu Dhabi; Supakitch, Monkeybird and Beastman, responsible for the powerful murals around the bay.

After you’re done exploring the art, be sure to check out the fantastic food in the area. Need help deciding where to eat? We’ve got you covered with our guide to the best places to eat at Yas Bay.

We’ll see you there, just don’t get in our shot of the new artworks.

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