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Qatar Tribune
20 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Permanent wildlife sculpture collection unveiled at HIA
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has unveiled 'Wildlife Wonderscapes', a permanent collection of interactive sculptures by renowned artists Gillie and Marc. The installed bronze art pieces reflect Qatar Airways Group's dedication to wildlife conservation and highlight the importance of protecting endangered species. Originally part of a globally recognised series, the artwork has been adapted for Hamad International Airport with distinct Qatari elements, including native species. The sculptures unite endangered animals, delivering a message of coexistence, reconnecting with nature, and a hope for a safer future for wildlife. Hamad Ali Al Khater, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, said: 'Airports are places of movement, connection and reflection. The Wildlife Wonderscapes sculptures by renowned artists Gillie and Marc have been chosen to be part of our terminal's permanent art collection for their powerful message of conservation. Wildlife Wonderscapes encourages engagement with our passengers making every journey memorable and greatly adds to the diverse iconic art curated across Hamad International Airport.' (TNN) page 3
Qatar Tribune
20 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
HIA unveils ‘Wildlife Wonderscapes'
QNA Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA) has unveiled 'Wildlife Wonderscapes', a permanent collection of interactive sculptures by renowned artists Gillie and Marc. The installed bronze art pieces reflect Qatar Airways Group's dedication to wildlife conservation and highlight the importance of protecting endangered species. Originally part of a globally recognised series, the artwork has been adapted for Hamad International Airport with distinct Qatari elements, including native species. The sculptures unite endangered animals, delivering a message of coexistence, reconnecting with nature, and a hope for a safer future for wildlife. Commenting on the unveiling, HIA's Chief Operating Officer Hamad Ali Al Khater said, 'Airports are places of movement, connection and reflection. The Wildlife Wonderscapes sculptures by renowned artists Gillie and Marc have been chosen to be part of our terminal's permanent art collection for their powerful message of conservation. 'Wildlife Wonderscapes encourages engagement with our passengers making every journey memorable and greatly adds to the diverse iconic art curated across Hamad International Airport.' Artists Gillie and Marc said, 'We are incredibly honoured to unveil our largest permanent wildlife sculpture exhibition at Hamad International Airport. It's our dream to inspire millions of travellers to fall in love with the wild and to understand the urgent need to protect it.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Qatar Tribune
Permanent wildlife sculpture collection installed at Hamad International Airport
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH) unveils 'Wildlife Wonderscapes', a permanent collection of interactive sculptures by renowned artists Gillie and Marc. The installed bronze art pieces reflect Qatar Airways Group's dedication to wildlife conservation and highlight the importance of protecting endangered species. Originally part of a globally recognized series, the artwork has been adapted for Hamad International Airport with distinct Qatari elements, including native species. The sculptures unite endangered animals, delivering a message of coexistence, reconnecting with nature, and a hope for a safer future for wildlife. Hamad Ali Al-Khater, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, said: 'Airports are places of movement, connection and reflection. The Wildlife Wonderscapes sculptures by renowned artists Gillie and Marc have been chosen to be part of our terminal's permanent art collection for their powerful message of conservation. Wildlife Wonderscapes encourages engagement with our passengers making every journey memorable and greatly adds to the diverse iconic art curated across Hamad International Airport.' Gillie and Marc said, "We are incredibly honored to unveil our largest permanent wildlife sculpture exhibition at Hamad International Airport. It's our dream to inspire millions of travellers to fall in love with the wild and to understand the urgent need to protect it. Through art, we hope to give a voice to the voiceless and remind the world that every species matters." The ORCHARD, an indoor tropical garden at the heart of the terminal, was chosen as a key location for the sculptures. Originally brought to life through greenery, it now evolves with the introduction of animal sculptures, reinforcing the message that nature and wildlife are interconnected and must be protected. This installation reflects the Group's ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation that is represented through many of its business functions. Qatar Airways Cargo's WeQare: Rewild the Planet initiative strives to restore wildlife to their natural habitats and contributes to ensuring biodiversity for future generations. Qatar Airways' partnership with United for Wildlife as its Official Airline Partner focuses on curbing illegal wildlife trade. The Group enforces strict policies, staff trainings, and awareness campaigns for every stage of the passenger journey. As the first airline in the Middle East independently certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its anti-trafficking initiatives, Qatar Airways remains committed to prioritizing wildlife protection and promoting conservation efforts. Among the exhibition highlights is a 3.5m x 10.5m 'Wild Table of Love in Doha', a which is made of six tonnes of bronze featuring a scene of native and endangered animals gathered around one table - a symbol of shared space and coexistence. Other works include a 10m sculpture named 'They Were on Wild Ride in Doha', and three series of the 'Falcon with Glove', which pays tribute to Qatar's falconry heritage. Passengers are encouraged to engage with the artworks and share their experience by using #BeTheWildHIA helping amplify the message of wildlife conservation as part of the global efforts to protect the planet.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Philly legends Gillie and Wallo have advice for Sixers star Paul George
Philly legends Gillie and Wallo have advice for Sixers star Paul George It's no secret that Paul George had a tough first season with the Philadelphia 76ers. After signing a 4-year $212 million deal with the Sixers in the offseason, George only played 41 games due to injury and averaged 16.2 points while shooting only 43% from the floor. Those are not numbers normally associated with George. As George looks to move forward in the 2025 offseason, he knows there's work to be done. He and the Sixers expect more and he has to be able to find a way to bounce back and get back to the production that made him a 9-time All-Star. On the latest episode of "Podcast P with Paul George", George had Philadelphia legends Gillie and Wallo--hosts of the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast--on and the two of them gave him some advice on how to handle Philadelphia and their expectations for him: I represent the real Philadelphia fan. We (expletive) frustrated, bro. It's not like we don't got the talent. We have the talent. It's like we can't even get everybody on the court together, man. Philadelphia, we like to see effort. Allen Iverson didn't win (expletive). He will always be the GOAT around this (expletive) because he put in 100% effort. He left everything on the floor. Brian Dawkins, never won (expletive) around here. He will always be a GOAT, because our eyes, look at Brian Dawkins and said, he gives a maximum (expletive) effort every single time, every snap, every snap. Jason Kelce, same thing that you be like 'Why are they GOATs?' When we watched them, we watched him give up maximum effort and put their (expletive) life on the line. And we (expletive) respect that. We are a hard working (expletive) city that ain't got (expletive) bro. You gotta understand, when the Eagles lose, it feels like your (expletive) cousin died, bro, like, not like, like first cousin second, like a third cousin died. Like, just seen at the cookouts a couple times. But, you know he your cousin, right? So when he die, you might not be crying, but you like, dang, we a (expletive) poor city, bro. Everybody, (expletive) house touch, man. If we in the crib arguing with his (expletive), you hear everything. The sports for us is everything that's just like an escape. Gillie then threw down his own expectation of George to which George had an answer ready to go: Gillie: To be real. I gave you a pass this year. This year? You gotta go stupid, bro. George: Nah, nah. 100%. The most frustrating thing about the last season was, obviously, I came in I was healthy. I didn't have no hiccups. I spent the whole off season working on my body, getting healthy, and then I get to Philly preseason, I get hurt, and from that point on, like, I didn't give it full time to heal. I got an expectation. I'm not gonna leave them hanging. I wanna go out there and play. I'm out there and it's like, 'Damn' like, I know something ain't right. Obviously, the hyperextension—my knee was still bothering me. I had the brace for a long time from the brace, I started to develop the quad tendon injury. Then I had an injury that I didn't even know, and this was the original of why I was feeling like something's off, come to find out I had a torn adduct, and the whole time, it's just like people, like the Philly fans, can be rough on you. I was cool with it because it again, at the end of the day, it's an expectation that they hold, and I respect that. I'm not one that's gonna shy away from that. I want that heat. You know what I mean? I want that pressure. It just was unfortunate that, like, 'Man, I can't give them everything I got,' and I ain't here for no excuses I didn't hold up to my bargain right but I do know, and I have learned what I need to go and do going forward. George is still one of the better players in this league when he's healthy. He can do a lot of good things out on the floor and the Sixers will need him on the floor going forward. The chemistry will grow between him, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey as long as they play together and get things done.
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
Aberystwyth's Garlleg arts collective return with summer events
Following the success of its 2024 debut, Noson Garlleg Night returns on 24 May at Arad Goch. This bilingual evening of eclectic film and music will feature a stellar line-up including Welsh Music Prize winner Lemfreck, the haunting melodies of Gillie, the "sci-fi mountain music" of Bitw, and Aberystwyth's own genre-defying quartet Tai Haf Heb Drigolyn.
