![]() The first site-responsive exhibition of its kind in Saudi Arabia, it fosters dialogue and exchange between artists, curators and international and local communities, shaped by a curatorial vision that takes the desert as its inspiration. Elephant Rock, also known as Jabal AlFil, is a natural rock feature in AlUla, courtesy RCUĭesert X AlUla is a collaboration between Desert X and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) established to advance new cultural dialogue through art. 1988, United Arab Emirates, based in Dubai. 1985, United Arab Emirates, based in Dubai. 1971, Saudi Arabia, based in Los Angeles. 1961, United States, based in Santa Cruz. Creatives explore the AlUla landscape, courtesy Desert X AlUl The exhibiting artists are: Invited to consider these ancient concepts, participating artists have responded with new works that address dreams, camouflage, fiction, dis/appearance, extraction, illusion and myth, while also examining the dichotomy between the natural and man-made worlds. ![]() Under the theme of Sarab, this year’s exhibition explores ideas of mirage and oasis, both intrinsic to desert history and culture, that have taken on complex worldwide significance over time. This year’s exhibition, under the curatorial vision of Reem fadda, Raneem Farsi and Neville Wakefield. SECOND EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION FEATURES 15 ARTISTS WHO WILL EXPLORE IDEAS OF MIRAGE AND OASIS UNDER THE THEME SARABįollowing its inaugural exhibition in 2020, Desert X AlUla returns for its second edition from 11 February – 30 March 2022, placing visionary contemporary artworks by 15 Saudi and international artists amidst the extraordinary desert landscape of AlUla, a majestic region in north-west Saudi Arabia of natural and creative heritage steeped in a legacy of cross-cultural exchange.
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