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It is at night that the monument lives up to its name. The shapes are lit up in golden hues and Sheikh Zayed’s portrait appears to be formed by a cluster of stars. Antonie Robertson / The National

The Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi is on the Corniche located next to the grounds of the Emirates Palace. Antonie Robertson / The National

The memorial celebrates the life and vision of the late Sheikh Zayed. Antonie Robertson / The National

It opened in April 2018, after more than six years in the making, including conceptualisation and construction. Antonie Robertson / The National

Designed by artist Ralph Helmick, The Constellation is the memorial’s centerpiece, serving as both a monument and artwork that features a three-dimensional portrait of Sheikh Zayed. Antonie Robertson / The National

At 30 metres high, the pavilion houses 1,327 geometric shapes, or polyhedrons, that hang on cables to form a multi-dimensional image. Antonie Robertson / The National

As visitors move around the pavilion, the portrait appears to shift too. Antonie Robertson / The National

It is at night that the monument lives up to its name. The shapes are lit up in golden hues and Sheikh Zayed’s portrait appears to be formed by a cluster of stars. Antonie Robertson / The National

The Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi is on the Corniche located next to the grounds of the Emirates Palace. Antonie Robertson / The National

The memorial celebrates the life and vision of the late Sheikh Zayed. Antonie Robertson / The National

It opened in April 2018, after more than six years in the making, including conceptualisation and construction. Antonie Robertson / The National

Designed by artist Ralph Helmick, The Constellation is the memorial’s centerpiece, serving as both a monument and artwork that features a three-dimensional portrait of Sheikh Zayed. Antonie Robertson / The National

At 30 metres high, the pavilion houses 1,327 geometric shapes, or polyhedrons, that hang on cables to form a multi-dimensional image. Antonie Robertson / The National

As visitors move around the pavilion, the portrait appears to shift too. Antonie Robertson / The National

It is at night that the monument lives up to its name. The shapes are lit up in golden hues and Sheikh Zayed’s portrait appears to be formed by a cluster of stars. Antonie Robertson / The National

The Founder's Memorial in Abu Dhabi wins global art and design award

The public artwork 'The Constellation', part of the memorial complex, has been recognised for the way it integrates art and architectural space

The National

September 30, 2019

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