26 October 2010

the dubai fountain

i want to visit the dubai fountain

it's such a basic idea with such an extraordinary manifestation.
one of the fundamental molecules, essential to (our) life- embodying life, even though it itself is inorganic- forming the basis, the foundation of this beautiful, seamless, mechanical work of art.
water, which enables us to live also used to make our creations come to life.
the attempted control of nature- which has led forests and deserts to disappear- also allowing the creation of an artificial nature of sorts in the center of a city.
the contrast of winding fluidity, endless circles against the rigid, artificial horizon, against street corners, against the spear puncturing the local sky (burj khalifa c: )
music sculpting the water, drawing it out and thrusting it back
the sun falling away as thousands of fireflies gather to lift the water, illuminate its endless dance

It would be so amazing to see in person! From any angle, with any song! I'd love to spend an evening just sitting- near it or far from it makes no difference- so I can see the water and perhaps hear the music! Not to mention all the other lovely sights in Dubai since their downtown dubai development project thing. I;d love to also see the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall, maybe a mosque (I do not know if that would seem offensive. If so I could just visit one closer to home!), marketplaces, and museums/government buildings. Given wiki's climate data it looks like November would be one of the best months to visit...conveniently the month my birthday is in!! I couldn't imagine a better birthday gift to myself.

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