Lamp/Bear By Urs Fischer — Attraction in Doha

The giant canary colour teddy bear, Yellow Bear also known as Lamp-Bear, is on display at the grand foyer of the International Airport's duty-free shopping hall.

Sitting on a podium, measuring 23 ft or 7 meters tall, this world-famous sculpture is made out of cast bronze. It weighs approximately 35,000 lb or 16,000 kg.

Over its head is a lamp which covers almost half of its face. It looks like an interrogation lamp. While it looks cute from the front, you may be shocked that the stem of the lamp passes through the back part of the body. I feel its pain!

I would love to know what went through the mind of the New York-based Swiss artist Urs Fische when he created his this master piece in 2005/2006.

The Yellow Bear was previously displayed in front of the The Seagram Building on New York’s Park Avenue. It was auctioned off at Christie’s New York for just over USD 6.8m in 2013. The successful bidder was a member of the Qatar royal family. It was rumored that the airport is used as a...

A symbol of Hamad International Airport. This landmark piece of art is located in the south part of the airport.

It's a popular place for passengers transiting to take a selfie or photos.

If you have a layover in Doha, it's worth paying a visit to this sculpture. Just pay attention to where your boarding gate is and how long it takes to get there.

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The Lamp Bear at Hamad International Airport is an iconic masterpiece! This massive yellow teddy bear with a giant lamp over its head adds a unique and playful charm to the airport. It’s not just a sculpture—it’s a conversation starter and a perfect landmark for meeting up with fellow travelers. Whether you're passing through Doha for a short layover or a long stay, stopping to admire (and take a photo with) the Lamp...