EDITOR'S NOTE 

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 festival’s 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 Riyadh’s cultural landscape, making the event genuinely inclusive. Notable among these are Janet Echelman’s dynamic visual spectacle, Diana Thater and SUPERFLEX’s monumental video art projections, and Carsten Höller’s exploration of time and space through light.

Noor Riyadh: A New Visual Culture takes readers on a visual journey through the festival’s breathtaking displays with a diverse array of images that reflect the festival’s 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.

SIZE & FIT 

DETAILS & CARE 

• 280 pages hardcover book.
  
• English language.
• Released in October 2024.
• Author: D.N. Rodowick
• Publisher: Assouline.