Totem XL is a physical manifestation of the digital in a world where digital imagery has evolved into the icons of our new, collective system of belief. The piece will be unveiled February 6th at the DIFC Sculpture Park in Dubai as part of the second edition of DIFC Sculpture Park: Tales Under the Gate. This installation marks Michel Abboud's first public art exhibition in Dubai, following his work on two of the city's most prominent architectural projects: AVA and One at Palm. Abboud is well known for his work in architecture around the world, perhaps most famously for his contributions to 45 Park Place in New York. Totem XL stands as a bridge between Abboud's disciplines, where art meets architecture. The piece recalls indigenous ceremonies through the very act of gathering around an icon of belief while prompting audiences to consider how our religious dedication to technology continues to shape our relationship with ourselves and one another.
