Chapter 1
The West African renaissance in Abidjan
Chapter 2
Saudi Arabia's desert canvas
Chapter 3
Biennials of the Global South
Chapter 4
Repatriation and the digital future
YOUR GOAL
Master of The new art world map
Ch 2 · Saudi Arabia's desert canvas
andy Saudi Arabia's desert canvas
Ancient sands, AlUla's calling, Art's new stage, where desert dreams are falling!
andy Saudi Arabia's capital is undergoing a visual transformation with over a thousand public art pieces and record-setting light festivals.
andy A spectacular permanent valley of the arts is being carved out of the Saudi desert to showcase monumental land art.
Fun Fact
Record-breaking lights: The Noor Riyadh festival in Saudi Arabia set a Guinness World Record in 2021 for the most light-based artworks in a single festival.
Glossary
land art (noun)
An art movement in which landscape and the work of art are inextricably linked. In 2020, the historic oasis of AlUla hosted the nation's first international exhibition of site-specific land art.
An art movement in which landscape and the work of art are inextricably linked. In 2020, the historic oasis of AlUla hosted the nation's first international exhibition of site-specific land art.
Quiz
Which international cultural body designated Saudi Arabia's Hegra in Al-Ula as a World Heritage site?
Quiz
How many public artworks does the Riyadh Art initiative aim to install across the capital?
Quiz
Which Saudi female artist represented the country at the prestigious 2024 Venice Biennale?
Quiz
Which American light artist is among those commissioned to create permanent installations for Wadi AlFann?