Artist Olafur Eliasson’s new work in Qatar spotlights climate change

DOHA: Positioned in Qatar’s expansive Al-Thakhira Mangrove Reserve, about 64 km northeast from the capital Doha, are 12 site-specific installations created by Icelandic Danish artist Olafur Eliasson.

The artist’s temporary pavilions glisten in the desert sunlight and seemingly communicate with the natural phenomena around them — wind, sun and sand.