Curated by Arnaud Morand, Head of Arts at AFALULA, the exhibition takes inspiration from the writings of Jorge Luis Borges, examining how the world can be shaped through storytelling.
The show includes work dating back to the 1950s up to the present day, ranging from paintings to films and installations, and exploring themes including identity, poetry and homeland.
After completing her January workshops and prepping for the Venice Biennale, Al-Dowayan will be busy preparing for two upcoming exhibitions in AlUla.
Curators behind Saudi Arabia’s Desert X AlUla 2024 discuss highlights of art event’s third edition
236 rare artifacts, historical relics from northwest Saudi Arabia on show at Palace Museum
The event, part of AlUla Arts Festival, will run from Feb. 9 to March 23, 2024. It will feature contemporary artworks by Saudi and international artists set amidst the desert landscape.
Following her visit, Stone said: “Being in AlUla, I find myself in one of the most fascinating and beautiful places I have ever been, and Saudi Arabia the fastest growing and most rapidly emerging country.”
“Brilliance of the Souls” is a stunning masterpiece and a perfect location to capture amazing pictures.
The AlUla Design Award aims to support the winners by commissioning some of the designs, providing assistance throughout the production process, and facilitating their promotion within AlUla and its influential network of regional and international activities.
The museum is quickly acquiring a permanent collection of works that so far includes pieces by artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Carmen Herrera, Manal AlDowayan, Etel Adnan and Ibrahim El Salahi.
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