The Golden Thumb Statue is an art piece by acclaimed French artist César Baldaccini at the heart of Souq Waqif to mark the biggest sporting success in Qatar’s history in February 2019.
According to the website of Qatar Museums, Le Pouce, in the shape of a giant thumb as it translates directly to English as ‘The Thumb’, is one of its creator’s best-known pieces and a popular example of his tendency to create larger than life experiences.
The art installation becomes the latest addition to Qatar’s extensive public art collection, which aims to connect audiences living in and visiting Qatar with inspiring works of art through unexpected interactions in daily life.
