Sir Brian Clarke installation unveiled at Bahrain International Airport - in pictures

  • A giant stained-glass installation by British artist Sir Brian Clarke has been unveiled at Bahrain International Airport. All photos: Bahrain International Airport
    A giant stained-glass installation by British artist Sir Brian Clarke has been unveiled at Bahrain International Airport. All photos: Bahrain International Airport
  • The installation took two and a half years from design to completion and unveiling
    The installation took two and a half years from design to completion and unveiling
  • Called Concordia, it serves as a symbol of Bahrain's openness and warm hospitality as it welcomes travellers from around the world
    Called Concordia, it serves as a symbol of Bahrain's openness and warm hospitality as it welcomes travellers from around the world
  • Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also Prime Minister, attended the unveiling
    Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also Prime Minister, attended the unveiling
  • Concordia is 34 metres wide and 17 metres tall, making it one of the largest stained-glass installations in the world
    Concordia is 34 metres wide and 17 metres tall, making it one of the largest stained-glass installations in the world
  • The design incorporates traditional Islamic geometric patterns and natural elements from Bahrain’s landscape, as well as influences from the West, referencing medieval European tapestries and illuminated manuscripts
    The design incorporates traditional Islamic geometric patterns and natural elements from Bahrain’s landscape, as well as influences from the West, referencing medieval European tapestries and illuminated manuscripts