Shadows Traveling on the Sea of the Day

Part of a series of short-form cinematic films that document spaces, heritage, and public art through atmosphere and visual storytelling.

Featuring multiple mirrored circular shelters, watch Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day (2022) by Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson, harmoniously interact with the desert creating a contemporary performance of visual illusions. Activating the desert in the north of Al Zubarah, the artwork is a true celebration of Qatar’s desert, its heritage and history.