The Nest

The Beijing Olympic Art Dream of 2007 hosted 2700 entries from 41 countries, aimed
at promoting the idea of public art, in accordance with the 2008 Beijing Olympics theme: “One World – One Dream”.

The Nest, inspired by the intricate weaves in a weaverbird’s nest, and based on Tagore’s mantra: yatra vishvam bhavatyekanidam – “where the world makes a home in a single nest”, was one of 126 entries selected for the honor. Apart from the 2-dimensional design, a replica of the sculpture made by welding iron rods was sent to the organisers, which is now installed permanently at the Beijing Urban Planning Exhibition Hall.