An Exciting New AlUla Exhibition Is Set To Spotlight Saudi Arabia’s Burgeoning Art Scene.
…Another key work on display is a new, site-specific iteration of Shadia Alem’s The Black Arch (2011/2022) which was displayed at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official debut at the Venice Biennale. The huge, seven-metre-high immersive work combines audio and visual elements and represents the culmination of the artist’s journey from Mecca to Venice, Paris, and now back home to AlUla.
“5 Female Creatives To Know About in The Middle East”
by Amrita Singh
AboutHer.com never misses a beat when it comes to highlighting the achievements of Arab women from all over the world. From medicine, science, finance, sport and politics to film making, art and fashion – Arab women are smashing through every glass ceiling.
With the Middle East being so rich in culture, heritage, history and creativity, it’s no wonder our attention has been grabbed by four emerging female artists who use their art to tell a story.
From the Series “The Supreme Ka’aba of God,” 2011, by Shadia Alem (Saudi Arabia). Courtesy of the artist and Athr Gallery, Jeddah
“50 People Shaping the Culture of Middle East”
by Edge of Arabia
Louis Vuitton celebrates 30 years of presence in the Middle East.
Photo courtesy by Giovanni Squatriti
“Art, six femmes d’influence”
by Patricia Boyer de Latour, Jean-Sébastien Stehli