Rand Abdul Jabbar sheds light on untold histories through sculpture, writing, video and installation in an interplay of recollection and imagination. The artist’s monumental form is an abstracted crown, a recurring symbol in her work that represents knowledge of self and awareness of history. Its sweeping rise evokes dynamism and transformation, while its ring-like enclosure creates a sense of stability and embrace.
Situated parallel to Abu Dhabi’s Corniche Road near Etihad Square, a formative site in the artist’s childhood that is home to iconic sculptures such as the dalla (coffee pot) and medkhan (incense burner), Crown is an ode to ‘making home’ in Abu Dhabi, creating a space where contemporary growth.
ABOUT PUBLIC ART ABU DHABI BIENNIAL
The inaugural Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial 2024–2025: Public Matter explores the evolving concept of public space in Abu Dhabi through the lens of four main factors: environment, community, urbanity, and indigeneity. The Biennial investigates how environmental conditions influence gathering places and interactions, and how they define what is considered public space. It examines the interplay between the city’s modern development and its indigenous practices, addressing the challenge of preserving traditional values amid urban growth and economic diversification. Located in downtown Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, the Biennial aims to bridge the city’s past and present, featuring public art that engages the community and enhances walkability. Learn More.
