Two Visions
A holy site captured by the
photographer’s lens and an
artist’s inspirationFrance-based surrealist Ugo Gattoni
reimagines the Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosque as a soaring edifice piercing
the clouds and reaching for the moon
(above). Viewed through a colorful
mosaic of blue glass, the illustration is
one from a series inspired by work (at
right) shot by National Geographic
photographer Michael Yamashita,
who traveled throughout the emirate
to capture its wild places and culture.
Visit the web link below to watch
Gattoni's images of Abu Dhabi spring
to life in colorful animations.Abu Dhabi Online
Explore Abu Dhabi, both city and emirate,
on the web. Insights, photos, maps, and
more are available at nationalgeographic
ART BY UGO GATTONI.com/experienceabudhabiTwo Visions
A holy site captured by the
photographer’s lens and an
artist’s inspirationFrance-based surrealist Ugo Gattoni
reimagines the Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosque as a soaring edifice piercing
the clouds and reaching for the moon
(above). Viewed through a colorful
mosaic of blue glass, the illustration is
one from a series inspired by work (at
right) shot by National Geographic
photographer Michael Yamashita,
who traveled throughout the emirate
to capture its wild places and culture.
Visit the web link below to watch
Gattoni's images of Abu Dhabi spring
to life in colorful animations.Abu Dhabi Online
Explore Abu Dhabi, both city and emirate,
on the web. Insights, photos, maps, and
more are available at nationalgeographic
ART BY UGO GATTONI.com/experienceabudhabi