Capturing the essence of the Noor Riyadh festival, a spectacular annual art festival launched in Saudi in 2021 which transforms the city with stunning light installations, this beautifully curated volume showcases the creativity, and talent of both local and international artists.
Featuring artworks from thirty-five countries, which creates a dialogue between traditional and contemporary perspectives, the festivals lineup is a testament to its diversity, including a range of exhibits that cater to various artistic tastes, as well as site-specific commissions by 35 Saudi artists including Muhannad Shono and Ahaad Alamoodi. These contributions enhance Riyadhs cultural landscape, making the event genuinely inclusive. Notable among these are Janet Echelmans dynamic visual spectacle, Diana Thater and SUPERFLEXs monumental video art projections, and Carsten Hllers exploration of time and space through light.
In just its third year, the festival has already etched its name as the worlds largest light art festival, earning a place in the prestigious Guinness World Records. Notably, Studio Drifts Desert Swarm set a new record for the largest drone/multirotor bird swarm, adding to its global recognition and prestige. The fourth edition of Noor Riyadh will return to Riyadh on November 28, running for 17 days until 14 December. This years theme is Light Years Apart. For more details, visit noorriyadh. sa and/or follow the festival on Instagram at instagram.com/noorriyadhfestival.
Noor Riyadh: A New Visual Culture takes readers on a visual journey through the festivals breathtaking displays with a diverse array of images that reflect the festivals vibrant energy and the transformative power of light. It is a tribute to the power of art to unite and inspire while telling a story of innovation, and the beauty of light art.
This exquisite edition, available in Assoulines Classics and Ultimate collection, is a must-have for art enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of light art. Whether you have experienced Noor Riyadh firsthand or are discovering it for the first time, this book offers a unique and memorable way to engage with the festivals magic.
