Gates of the world

Origin of the project

The project started in 2016: for the the Dubai 2020 Universal expo, the artist Mickael Obrenovitch was invited to work on a proposal for the creation of a sculpture to be exhibited at the expo. Inspired by islamic art and willing to convey a universal message of unity and hope through his art, he designed a gate, translating a typical wooden door pattern into a contemporary conceptual artwork.

The gate conceptually represents openness and the possibility to enhance communication between cultures and people, establishing a bridge between countries.

Gate of Colombia

In 2019 the first gate was created in Colombia as a tribute to the peace treaty signed in 2016 between the Revolutionary Art Forces (FARC) and the government of President Juan Manuel Santos. Named « Puerta de la Victoria », this gate is a great symbol of peace and conveys to the world the message of working together towards peace.

Considering the recent global context and the peace achieved in Colombia further to the longest conflict of the 20th century, Mickael Obrenovitch decided to extend his art project worldwide.

An exclusive opportunity

Mickael Obrenovitch offers a unique opportunity to each country to make a difference with the exhibition of a gate sculpture reflecting the local cultural heritage and conveying a message of unity and peace.

A monumental sculpture

Each gate is based on the same format: a ring-shaped sculpture with a minimum diameter of 4 meters. The size can vary according to the budget and the exhibition space available. Each sculpture is installed permanently and is intended for being a sanctuary of peace. With this project we aim at symbolically opening doors for a pacific conversation between different cultures and people, as we believe that fear and ignorance are the enemies of democracy.

A collaborative project

The creation of each gate is a real team project resulting of a collaborative work between the exhibition site, financial sponsors – whether public or private – and local craftsmen involved in the conception and production. Each gate is a unique masterpiece reflecting the successful collaboration of different talents working jointly. For each gate, a media coverage along with a launch event will be organised in order to put forward all participants and sponsors.