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Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup

A Filipino artist created a large sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines, using sand and virtual reality tools. The artwork was made in preparation for the World Cup and is expected to be washed away by the tide.

NewsFeed A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines, ahead of the World Cup. Using sand and virtual reality tools, he produces large-scale artworks in his hometown to showcase his craft before they are washed away by the tide.

Published On 18 Jun 2026

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Al Jazeera EnglishState / PublicCenter3 days ago
Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup

A Filipino artist created a large sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines, using sand and virtual reality tools. The artwork was made in preparation for the World Cup and is expected to be washed away by the tide.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses an artistic creation related to a global sports event without any political commentary, framing, or bias. It focuses purely on the cultural aspect of the artwork and does not involve any politically charged subject matter.