Desert X AlUla Podcast

Episode 4: Artists Muhannad Shono and Zahra AlGhamdi draw lines in the sand


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Neville Wakefield and Aya Alireza introduce two Saudi artists. By chance, both have created artworks that form snaking lines in the sand. Muhannad Shono created The Lost Path out of 65000 polyethylene pipes. While the piece hints at the oil industry, Muhannad says it is “about you ending up finding yourself alone with yourself.” Zahra AlGhamdi has created a river of 6000 silvery, reflective, date tins that she hopes evokes AlUla’s traditional harvest while offering “a universal language” and sense of “togetherness.” Shono also speaks to the thrilling opening up for artists in Saudi Arabia.

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