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

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