Qatar Tourism unveils Posts of Qatar with David Beckham

Goal-post shaped installations in live destination art experience
2022-11-10
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/ New Delhi
Qatar Tourism unveils Posts of Qatar with David Beckham

David Beckham’s snap at Lusail City Marina is a prime example of the stunning backdrops that visitors to the Posts of Qatar can expect

With the FIFA World Cup 2022 now barely 10 days away, Qatar Tourism has launched a campaign with star footballer of yesteryears David Beckham to showcase live destination art experience featuring goalpost-shaped installations that frame some of Qatar’s most picturesque views.
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Exactly 11 days before the FIFA Football World Cup get underway in Doha, Qatar Tourism has unveiled ‘Posts of Qatar’, a collection of 10 distinctive goalpost art installations that frame some of the most iconic landmarks and Instagram worthy spots across the country.

Iconic former football player and England Captain David Beckham captured the first of many pictures to be taken at one of the goalposts ahead of millions of football fans visiting Qatar in November and December.

Each Posts of Qatar installation has been created by an individual artist or a pair of artists, with two goalposts designed by artists from Qatar and the remaining eight by artists from nations that have previously won the tournament: England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil, says a press statement.

The art installations reflect elements of each artist’s home country combined with aspects of Qatar’s rich cultural heritage, demonstrating the role that football can play in bringing together cultures from across the world.

The statement adds that David Beckham’s snap at Lusail City Marina is a prime example of the stunning backdrops that visitors to the Posts of Qatar can expect. Selfie-seekers will be spoilt for choice with picture-perfect locations that include the traditional and vibrant Souq Waqif, the serene Inland Sea, the beautiful waterfront Museum of Islamic Art Park, The Pearl-Qatar and Katara Cultural Village, amongst others. Visitors will be able to take their photographs in front of the installations from November 8 to December 20, 2022.

“Harmony Shining Through The Rose” – Germany goalpost by KEF at West Bay Beach

“As we prepare to welcome millions of visitors to Qatar over the next two months, we believe in showcasing our national landmarks through the distinctive creations of local and international artists. We encourage all visitors coming for the football to take advantage of their time here by exploring the country and experiencing Qatar’s culture first-hand,” says Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker.

The installations are inspired by the common desire of global travellers to create and share memorable travel experiences. Now, visitors to Qatar can shoot their snaps with perfectly framed backdrops and share their #PostsofQatar photo while experiencing some of the best views and attractions in the country.

The ‘Posts of Qatar’ can be found at the following landmarks:

  • “Sailing Forms” – England goalpost by Hugo Dalton at Lusail City Marina
  • “Harmony Shining Through The Rose” – Germany goalpost by KEF at West Bay Beach
  • “From Spain To Qatar” – Spain goalpost by Jordi Gil Fernandez (JoGis Art) at Inland Sea
  • “Symmetry” – Italy goalpost by Ale Giorgini at Katara Cultural Village
  • “Sails, Moving Forward” – France goalpost by Guillaume Rouseré and Maryam Faraj Al-Suwaidi at The Pearl-Qatar
  • “Where The Owl Sleeps” – Brazil goalpost by Camila Gondo at MIA Park
  • “The Shine Of Transformation” – Uruguay goalpost by Josefina De León at Place Vendôme
  • “QATARGENTINA” – Argentina goalpost by Simo Vibart and Fatima Alsharshani at Aspire Zone
  • “Freej” – Qatar goalpost by Ghada Al-Suwaidi at Souq Waqif
  • “People From The World” – goalpost representing Countries of the World by Abdulaziz Yousef at Flag Plaza

QR codes will be available next to each of the goalposts and can be scanned for further information about the art installation, the artist and location, says the press release.

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