The third edition of Desert X AlUla, which launched today and runs through March 23, offers a unique blend of contemporary art within the ancient and historically rich desert region of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. This year’s exhibition, under the thematic banner “In the Presence of Absence,” seeks to delve into concepts of visibility and the unseen, with 15 artists from around the globe contributing newly commissioned works.
Curated by Maya El Khalil and Marcello Dantas, and under the artistic direction of Raneem Farsi and Neville Wakefield, Desert X AlUla 2024 continues the tradition of site-responsive art, encouraging a dialogue between the artworks and the dramatic landscape of AlUla. This collaboration between Desert X and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) underscores a commitment to fostering cultural dialogue through art, situated within a region known for its significant archaeological sites and natural…











