Cunard announced the commissioning of a sculpture crafted from the first piece of metal cut for the ship by Sam Shendi. The work will be displayed on board the ship.

The Egyptian-born British sculptor uses contemporary industrial material, steel, stainless steel, aluminium and fibreglass to create his figurative work.

He said: “I’m really looking forward to working with the Cunard team and to be given the challenge of creating a sculpture from the first piece of steel cut for their new ship is such a unique opportunity.

“It would be exciting for any artist to be part of such a long history and know that their artwork will travel the world on the ship connecting guests from all corners of the globe.”

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