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08-Sep-2025 Tim Betts

'SMALL LIE' and a Maserati

Tim couldn’t find any information about the meaning of this statue at Hamid International Airport in Doha. He did point out, however, that there is a red Maserati on display in the distance, not the kind of car you’d find at most airports.

NOTE: Thanks to Carl, who found this on the airport website: The inspiration behind SMALL LIE comes from the artist’s relationship to wooden toys growing up and the warm sensation of wood grain. Expanding on this, he created an oversized sculpture that plays with an emotional tension of strength and kindness. SMALL LIE makes the viewer feel small but also want to protect it and console it. It is the first time that one of KAWS’ pieces is exhibited in an airport.

'Wild Table of Love in Doha,' posted earlier:

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Zoltán Balogh01-Oct-2025 12:04
Marvellous work of art and food for thought. V
Julie Oldfield12-Sep-2025 19:48
Doha seems full of money. The statue seems to be a worn out traveler. V
Dennis Hoyne12-Sep-2025 04:14
A beautiful airport display, neat find.
marie-jose wolff11-Sep-2025 21:45
The composition and the emphasis on the wooden statue are perfect. V
Jola Dziubinska11-Sep-2025 21:23
Very interesting, well seen. V.
Nestor Derkach11-Sep-2025 15:51
Excellent photograph nice sharp resolution Small Lie name fits perfectly.
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globalgadabout11-Sep-2025 13:06
it would seem that a small lie could lead to epic results,,,,certainly Pinocchio seems crestfallen when finding himself stuck in a frenzied world..
Gerard KOEHL11-Sep-2025 12:27
Cette énorme sculpture en bois est magnifique. V
joseantonio11-Sep-2025 12:03
interesting to find this and the Maserati in an airport.V.
Carl Carbone11-Sep-2025 12:02
*Doha Airport!
Carl Carbone11-Sep-2025 11:59
Interesting.

From the Dubai Airport website: SMALL LIE BY KAWS

The inspiration behind SMALL LIE comes from the artist’s relationship to wooden toys growing up and the warm sensation of wood grain. Expanding on this, he created an oversized sculpture that plays with an emotional tension of strength and kindness. SMALL LIE makes the viewer feel small but also want to protect it and console it. It is the first time that one of KAWS’ pieces is exhibited in an airport.
janescottcumming11-Sep-2025 11:45
Very unusual and interesting. I would love to hear the story about it if Tim finds anything out. V