Wadi AlFann—or 'Valley of the Arts'—encompasses 65 square kilometers of AlUla's breathtaking desert landscape. This expansive terrain will serve as the canvas for monumental, site-specific sculptures meticulously crafted by artists who seek to echo the profound historical, cultural, and natural heritage that has shaped this extraordinary area over millennia.
Renowned artists Agnes Denes, Manal AlDowayan, Michael Heizer, Ahmed Mater and James Turrell will unveil new, era-defining masterpieces in Wadi AlFann. This visionary Land Art project will offer a profound opportunity to experience art in dialogue with nature.
Learning from the desert, the commissioned artists take inspiration from its dramatic topography, undulating vistas, remarkable geology, complex ecosystems and ancient histories.
Wadi AlFann stands as an epic new cultural destination, welcoming local communities and global visitors alike to an enriching and transformative encounter where art and environment converge in remarkable harmony.
Learning from the desert, the commissioned artists take inspiration from its dramatic topography, undulating vistas, remarkable geology, complex ecosystems and ancient histories.
Wadi AlFann stands as an epic new cultural destination, welcoming local communities and global visitors alike to an enriching and transformative encounter where art and environment converge in remarkable harmony.
Landscape
Discover the harmony between art and nature at Wadi AlFann, where breathtaking landscapes and timeless creativity converge. Begin your journey into a world of awe-inspiring land art that tells the story of humanity's connection with the earth, set against the serene backdrop of AlUla’s desert wonders.
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Events
In anticipation of its grand opening at the close of 2027, Wadi AlFann has been curating an array of events since 2022, to commission artists in dialogue with our environment and to engage our audiences on the journey to opening.
These events will continue to be hosted to complement and enhance audience’s experience and understanding of Wadi Alfann, its goals, and its experience.
From the nocturnal adventure in Wadi AlFann led by performances, poetry, music, storytelling, and a feast in the desert wilderness, to intellectual discourses, literary works, and the conceptualization of the relationship between nature and art.
These events will continue to be hosted to complement and enhance audience’s experience and understanding of Wadi Alfann, its goals, and its experience.
From the nocturnal adventure in Wadi AlFann led by performances, poetry, music, storytelling, and a feast in the desert wilderness, to intellectual discourses, literary works, and the conceptualization of the relationship between nature and art.
Exhibition
Wadi AlFann’s is excited to celebrate its first five artists, those who have been influenced by the natural landscape, and highlight the progression of their practice and projects.
Artists
Discover Wadi AlFann’s first five artists—visionaries inspired by the natural landscape. Delve into their creative journeys and the projects that define their unique artistic voices.
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