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Echoing the Land

Overview

In the exhibition 'Echoing the Land', Misk Art Institute presents the discourse and developments in the arts of the kingdom that took place between 1959 and the 1980s, highlighting a group of Saudi artists who contributed to shaping the identity of the local art movement.
Informed deeply by their roots, and influenced by their environments, the works in this exhibition are a testament to how artists take inspiration from nature, history, architecture, tradition, and customs, and respond to contemporary events and societal circumstances, cultural and literary trends, as well as economic, cultural, and social factors.
The artworks on view touch upon numerous subjects, including natural and urban landscapes, and people and their relation to the environment, culture, and tradition. The exhibition curation was grounded in research and study of the available sources, as well as interviews with the artists and their families, and with specialists in the field.
Artists: Abdullah Alshalti, Abdullah Alshaikh, Abdullah Hammas, Ali Alruzaiza, Dr. Fouad Mougharbel, Dr. Mohammed Alresayes, Mohammed Alsaleem, Mohammed Almunif, Mounirah Mosley, Yousef Jaha, Ahmed Felemban, Saad Almasari, Safeya Binzagr, Taha Alsabban, Abduljabbar Alyahya, Abdulhalim Radwi, Abdulhamid Albaqshi, Abdulrahman Alsoliman, Abdulsattar Almussa, Abdulaziz Alhammad

Texts by: Basma Alshathry, Abdulaziz Ashour, Badr Zabarah

About the Authors

Badr Zabarah

Badr Ahmed Zabarah, a multi-disciplinary individual, excels as an artist, architect, and exhibition designer. He holds a bachelor's degree in architecture and environmental design and is currently pursuing a master's degree in event and exhibition design. With nearly four years of experience in the art and design industry, he has completed various design projects throughout Saudi Arabia. His dedication to art and design has earned him two international conceptual design accolades.

Basma Alshathry

Basma Alshathry, Chief Curator at the Misk Art Institute, has a BA in Art History from the American University in Paris and an MA in History of Decorative Arts and Curatorial Studies from Parsons Paris, the New School. She spearheads various curatorial projects, including the prestigious Misk Art Grant and The Art Library series of publications, which focus on significant Arab artists. Basma’s passion lies in making a social impact through the arts, and her academic research has revolved around topics such as community building and social engagement. Her work primarily involves delving into Saudi art history, documenting its rich history, and providing support to emerging artists. Basma AlShathry’s curatorial accomplishments include her recent curation of the “Echoing the Land” exhibition in Riyadh, and her successful management of the Saudi National Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 2019.

Abdulaziz Ashour

Abdulaziz Ashour – was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 1963 where he still lives and works. He began exploring his interest in fine arts whilst still engaged in full-time work at the Ministry of Energy but since 2009 he has devoted all his time to his art practice. A highly regarded and innovative artist, writer and arts administrator, Ashour has carefully documented the work of Modern and Contemporary Saudi artists as they have progressed fitfully over the last fifty years. Director of the Arts Committee of the Jeddah Arts & Culture Organisation between 1994—1998, and acted as the arts consultant to the Ministry of Culture and Education in Saudi and was responsible for establishing a cultural forum in Jeddah, Ashour has held numerous solo exhibitions in Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo and Sharjah and participated in many international exhibitions including the Biennales of Sharjah, Cairo, Dacca, Muscat and shows in Mexico, the USA, Tunisia, Kuwait and Jordan that have resulted in many awards including the Golden Palm award in Kuwait.

Technical Details

Publication Date:
Friday, November 1, 2024
Language:
English and Arabic
Format:
Softcover
Dimensions:
15.5 x 22 cm
Weight:
0.5 kg
ISBN:
978-614-8035-86-9
Number of Pages:
184
Publisher:
Kaph Books
Categories:
Art Books