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StatsPilgrims in front of Twitter Advert
Like few cities on earth, Makkah seems to buckle under the weight of its own dramatic symbolism. It is a hallowed site revered by millions, a point of perpetual immigration, and in recent years it has begun to be recast, reworked and ultimately reconfigured.Makkah is being given a makeover. The speed and breadth of transformation introduce dependent concerns regarding the city’s social mechanics and the on-going and symbiotic relationship between demolition and construction. Above all, it has concentrated the imaginative energy of Makkah’s inhabitants on what will remain once the work is complete.
ahmed mater eid al-bassam (1979 –)
Saudi Arabian artist Ahmed Mater explores contemporary Saudi culture through photography, calligraphy & installation. Documenting transformation & faith, his work is globally recognized.
The United Nations (New York City, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Pilgrims in front of Twitter Advert
- Artist: ahmed mater eid al-bassam
- Year: 2014
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The United Nations
- Main color: Driftwood
- Color intensity: Balanced
