Opening on February 9, the international art festival is expanding to three locations for the first time.
This gives visitors even more opportunities to view 15 commissioned artworks created by the 17 participating artists.
Sunlight unravels into an iridescent color spectrum, casting rainbow-colored shadows and circular brushstrokes onto the sandy earth.
“Reveries” by Rana Haddad and Pascal Hachem
Several artists were inspired by the region’s traditional crafts.
This includesRana HaddadandPascal Hachem.
The Lebanese artists createdReveriesfrom rammed earth jars.
“Reveries” by Rana Haddad and Pascal Hachem
This allows nature to take over the work with its ever-evolving light and shadow.
Ghanaian artistIbrahim Mahamaalso used ceramics in the three installations he created for Desert X AlUla.
His terracotta pots are scattered across the festival’s different locations.
“The Dot” by Faisal Samra
Desert X AlUla runs until March 23, 2024.
During this time, anextensive program of events for visitors and local communities will take place.
Fifteen new monumental artworks have been commissioned for Desert X AlUla.
“The Dot” by Faisal Samra
The Dot by Faisal Samra
International and local artists were invited into the desert.
They then created their installations inspired by the environment.
“To Breathe — AlUla” by Kimsooja
“To Breathe — AlUla” by Kimsooja
“Dung Bara — The Rider Does Not Know the Ground Is Hot Desert” by Ibrahim Mahama
“Preserving Shadows” by Filwa Nazer
“Invisible Possibilities: When the Earth Began to Look at Itself” by Sara Alissa and Nojoud Alsudairi
“A Rock Garden in the Shape of a Full Sized Soccer Field” by Ayman Yossri Daydban
“Whistleblower” by Kader Attia
“Whistleblower” by Kader Attia
“Where Myths Are Born of Mud and Desire” by Rand Abdul Jabbar
“Sfumato” by Karola Braga
“Weird Life: An Ode to Desert Varnish” by Aseel Al Yaqoub
