Cheetah 2

Cast in bronze, Cheetah by Davide Rivalta portrays a tense, suspended moment in the life of a predator. The animal’s head is turned sharply to one side, eyes locked in focus, and one paw delicately raised, ready to place it silently on the ground. This nuanced posture speaks to the animal’s remarkable precision and discipline while stalking prey.

Rivalta’s work often captures animals in mid-motion, but here, motion is held in check, charged with purpose. The sculpture pays homage to the cheetah’s historical presence in the Arabian Peninsula. Aligned with the theme Echoes of Land, it prompts reflection on the fragility of that presence today, asking viewers to slow down and consider what it means to move through the world with awareness and intent.