AlUla
Fusing contemporary with ancient: Desert X opens in Saudi Arabia's AlUla
The third edition of the show, which originated in southern California, features large-scale installations by 17 artists from the region and beyond
Head of Saudi Arabia's AlUla cultural development arrested over corruption claims
Amr al-Madani is accused of “abuse of authority and money laundering“, according to local media
Is Saudi Arabia the next big cultural powerhouse?
Plus, Michelangelo at the Albertina in Vienna and Julianknxx at the Barbican in London
New museum in Saudi Arabia bolsters collection after inking partnership deal with Centre Pompidou
The contemporary art institution is one of 15 “cultural assets” in development in the Arabian state’s AlUla heritage region
Saudi Arabia announces two new major museums as part of AlUla heritage site
An institution for contemporary art and another dedicated to the incense trade route are the first "cultural assets” launched as part of the region's 15-year plan
Centre Pompidou to open contemporary art museum in Saudi Arabia
The Paris institution's latest outpost is part of drive to rebrand the Middle Eastern state
France makes art inroads in Saudi Arabia with Centre Pompidou project allegedly on the horizon
The outpost would be the gallery's latest international satellite and the latest of many France-driven arts initiative in the Middle Eastern country
Andy Warhol exhibition to be staged in the Saudi Arabian desert
The show—described as an "introduction" for many in the region to the late gay artist—is being organised by the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh
From Whitechapel to Saudi Arabia: Iwona Blazwick takes up a new post as AlUla public art supremo
Drive to rebrand Middle Eastern country as a cultural destination underpinned by human rights concerns
Making works in the wilderness: artists of Desert X AlUla explain how they took on the testing terrain
On the occasion of the Saudi outdoor art exhibition's opening, four artists—Zeinab Alhashemi, Dana Awartani, Shezad Dawood and Stephanie Deumer—discuss their projects in the desert
Macron's Gulf tour: UAE's Louvre Abu Dhabi contract extended to 2047 and more French-Saudi culture deals
Renewal of Abu Dhabi deal means the Louvre can partner with the network of museums planned for Saudi Arabia's AlUla region
'A global destination for heritage, culture and nature': Saudi Arabia unveils $15bn AlUla masterplan
Kingdoms Institute, a new "world class" study centre, is among 15 cultural facilities that will form part of the heritage-rich region's transformation
Saudi Arabia continues relentless cultural drive with Jean Nouvel subterranean desert resort
The plans are part of a ten-year agreement between France and Saudi Arabia to develop the AlUla region into a tourism destination
Why culture is so important in the time of coronavirus
As Saudi Arabia prepares to host the G20 summit, the kingdom's culture minister argues that culture should be part of the agenda
Trampolining in a Saudi Arabian valley? First look at the interactive art biennial Desert X AlUla
Inaugural edition of the monumental show, opening this Friday, is free to the public