Noor Riyadh, A new visual culture, The Ultimate Collection (book)

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Noor Riyadh, A New Visual Culture, The Ultimate Collection (book) by D. N. Rodowick. 2024. Brand new 188-page book in English with numerous illustrations. Handcrafted in a luxurious clamshell slipcase with iridescent images. Assouline’s “The Ultimate Collection.” Weight 25 lbs. Dimensions: W 10 x L 13 x D 1 inches.

Capturing the essence of the Noor Riyadh Festival, a spectacular annual arts festival launched in Saudi Arabia in 2021 that transforms the city with stunning light installations, this beautifully designed book highlights the creativity and talent of local and international artists.

Presenting works from 35 countries, creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary perspectives, the festival’s programming reflects its diversity, including varied exhibitions catering to diverse artistic tastes, as well as site-specific commissions from 35 Saudi artists, including Muhannad Shono and Ahaad Alamoodi.

These contributions enrich Riyadh’s cultural landscape, making the event truly inclusive. These include Janet Echelman’s dynamic visual spectacle, the monumental video projections of Diana Thater and SUPERFLEX, and Carsten Höller’s exploration of time and space through light.

In only its third edition, the festival has already established itself as the largest light art festival in the world, entering the prestigious Guinness Book of Records. Studio Drift’s work “Desert Swarm” notably set a new record for the largest swarm of drone/multirotor birds, further reinforcing its international reputation and prestige.

The fourth edition of Noor Riyadh will return to Riyadh on November 28th for a 17-day run through December 14th. This year’s theme is “Light Years Apart.” For more information, visit noorriyadh.sa and/or follow the festival on Instagram: instagram.com/noorriyadhfestival.

Noor Riyadh: A New Visual Culture takes readers on a visual journey through the festival’s breathtaking exhibitions, featuring a diverse array of images reflecting the festival’s vibrant energy and the transformative power of light. It is a tribute to the unifying and inspiring power of art, while telling a story of innovation and the beauty of light art.

This exquisite edition, available in Assouline’s Classics and Ultimate collections, is a must-have for art lovers, photographers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of light art. Whether you’ve experienced Noor Riyadh before or are discovering it for the first time, this book offers a unique and memorable way to immerse yourself in the magic of the festival.

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