Doha, Qatar, 03 August 2026 - Qatar Museums (QM) unveiled Pink Convertible Big, a bold installation by internationally acclaimed Austrian artist Erwin Wurm, at Place Vendome. The sculpture gleams in vibrant pink lacquer, immediately drawing attention and inviting viewers to engage with its striking and thought-provoking presence.

Part of Wurm's renowned Fat Car series, Pink Convertible Big transforms a familiar symbol of aspiration and mobility into a striking sculptural work. The vehicle appears inflated and distorted to absurd proportions, creating a playful yet critical commentary on society's obsessions. Almost bloated, it seems as if the car has consumed the excesses of modern life itself.

Deputy CEO of ALRIWAQ, Public Art, and Rubaiya Qatar, Sheikha Reem Al-Thani said: "At Qatar Museums, we aim to spark dialogue by bringing insightful art into public spaces. By placing Erwin Wurm's Pink Convertible Big at Place Vendome, we turn a familiar symbol of status into a provocative experience that invites us to examine our culture of consumption. This installation demonstrates our commitment to making world-class art an accessible, meaningful part of the everyday experience."

Crafted from aluminum and finished in a vibrant lacquer, Pink Convertible Big utilises the imagery of obesity to examine the excesses of consumer culture and materialism. The sculpture acts as a cultural mirror, inviting viewers to question the sustainability of modern consumption and our enduring fascination with symbols of prestige. Installed at Place Vendome, Pink Convertible Big brings Wurm's thought-provoking artistic practice to a broad and diverse audience in a dynamic public environment.  

The sculpture prompts the audience to reconsider their relationship to material culture and sustainability in today's world. (QNA)