Commissioned for the holy month of Ramadan, Crescent to Crescent is a luminous installation by Khalid Shafar, created in collaboration with Jaeger-LeCoultre. Inspired by the sacred rhythms of the lunar calendar, the installation transforms the evolving phases of the moon into a sculptural meditation on time, devotion, and divine alignment.

Rather than limiting focus to the first and final crescents, the traditional markers of fasting and celebration, the installation invites viewers to observe the moon’s subtle transitions night by night. Through shifting shapes and intensities of light, it renders visible the quiet progression of time, honouring the continuous movement between moments rather than singular events.

Rooted in Shafar’s conceptual exploration of ritual and inspired by the Maison’s enduring fascination with celestial phenomena, Crescent to Crescent becomes more than an installation. It is a temporal compass and a contemplative space. It asks us to slow down, to see more, and to embrace the unseen poetry that lies in the spaces between beginnings and ends.

Collaboration Partner: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Location: Dubai Mall – Dubai, UAE
Year: 2025