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DOHA, Qatar – More than 100 fixtures from PR Lighting were deployed recently at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park Inauguration in Doha. Situated alongside one of the most iconic buildings in the Qatari capital, the park offers panoramic views of the city.
The official opening was marked with a ceremony and concert in the presence of HH the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and included the launch of the world-class sculpture ‘7’, by international artist Richard Serra. This 24 meter-high creation is the first work of art produced by Serra to be displayed in the Arab region.
The ceremony was also attended by a number of Their Excellencies sheikhs, ministers and Heads of Diplomatic Missions accredited to Qatar.
A temporary concert shell housed musicians from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra who performed Hughes de Courson’s The Magic Lutes and prior to that a dramatic light show heralded the presentation, with guests seated facing Doha Bay and scenic views of the city’s skyline.
Dubai-based technical production company TechnoPro, with a branch in Qatar, provided the Litec Alusfera Dome Structure while PR Lighting provided the lighting equipment.
Regional French event management company Auditoire organized the event. Alexandre Lebrun designed and directed the lighting, which incorporated 32 PR XL1200 Wash, 24 PR XL1200 Spot, 32 PR XLED 590, along with two PR Mega Color 4000 architectural features and 24 PR Pro Par 600w stage luminaires.
The park’s opening was timed to precede Qatar’s National Day to attract the local audience and visitors through a variety of cultural activities and exhibitions, as well as to keep pace with the urban development.
