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A person in traditional Arab clothing walks on a pink illuminated path towards a large structure made of stacked crates in a desert landscape, possibly an art installation or exhibit. — A man walks into Rashed AlShashai's artwork "A Concise Passage" - Desert X 2020, AlUla

A pyramid-shaped structure made of stacked boxes is illuminated with pink and purple lights, creating a striking contrast against the dark night sky and the surrounding desert landscape. Beams of light shoot upwards from the structure, adding to the otherworldly atmosphere of the scene. — Rashed AlShashai's artwork "A Concise Passage" illuminated from behind - Desert X 2020, AlUla

A blue and purple pyramid structure sits in the distance between two large rock formations. — Rashed AlShashai's artwork "A Concise Passage" in the distance - Desert X 2020, AlUla

A night shot of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, featuring a desert landscape with rock formations illuminated by spotlights, and an art installation of reflective boxes arranged in a winding pattern on the sand. — Light beams behind Zahrah Alghamdi's "Glimpses of the Past" at Desert X 2020, AlUla

A man stands near a bonfire in a field of small, cone-shaped mounds, with larger mounds in the background, possibly for warmth or a ritual. — Jim Denevan lights a bonfire in the middle of his work "Angle of Repose" - Desert X, AlUla

An aerial view shows a person standing among sand piles in a desert landscape, possibly for an art installation or environmental project, with the sunlight casting shadows that emphasize the geometric pattern. — Desert X 2022 art installation at sunrise - AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Jim Denevan "Angle of Repose"

An aerial view shows Jim Denevan's, "Angle of Repose", as part of Desert X. Featuring a spiral of sand cones and depressions, with people gathered at the center, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking environmental installation. — An aerial view shows Jim Denevan's, "Angle of Repose", as part of Desert X. Featuring a spiral of sand cones and depressions, with people gathered at the center, creating a visually striking and thought-provoking environmental installation - AlUla, Saudi

A large rock formation is seen in the background, with a modern art sculpture in the foreground. — Dana Awartani's "Where the Dwellers Lay" in the Desert X AlUla landscape

A large, spherical art installation made of stacked blocks sits in the desert, with rocky mountains in the background, creating a striking contrast between the geometric sculpture and the natural landscape. — Dana Awartani's artwork "Where the Dwellers Lay" at Desert X, AlUla

A group of five people are sitting and posing for a photo in front of a large, geometric art installation made of wooden cubes in a desert landscape. The group appears to be enjoying their time exploring the art and the natural surroundings. — Group sits in Desert X 2022 art installation by Dana Awartani "Where the Dwellers Lay" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A low angle shot of an art installation made of orange clay pots, metal rings, and cables, set against a clear blue sky. The pots are stacked in rows, creating a tunnel-like structure that leads the eye upwards towards the open sky. — Rana Haddad & Pascal Hachem "Reveries" - Desert X AlUla 2024

A desert landscape featuring a large rock formation with three orange pillars standing in front of it, possibly part of an art installation or architectural project, set against a clear blue sky. — Desert landscape with rock formations and art installation.

Three columns of stacked terracotta pots stand in a desert landscape, creating an art installation that contrasts with the natural rock formations and clear blue sky. — Desert landscape with stacked pottery columns under a clear sky.

A low angle shot of a sculpture made of orange pots arranged in a circular pattern, connected by metal rings and supports, against a bright blue sky. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Rana Haddad & Pascal Hachem "Reveries" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A man is seen in a dynamic pose in the desert, possibly dancing or practicing martial arts, with large rock formations in the background. — A man dances in front of "Gold Falls" at Desert X art exhibition, AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A person stands with arms outstretched in front of a large, golden tapestry that is draped down a rock face, possibly as part of an art installation or performance, to create a striking visual contrast between the natural rock and the artificial fabric. — Serge Clottey stands in front of his work "Gold Falls" at Desert X, AlUla

A woman walks past a large art installation made of yellow blocks that is attached to a rock wall. — A woman walks past Serge Clottey's "Gold Falls" at Desert X 2022, AlUla

AlUla Art: Desert X 2022 artworks (Saudi Arabia)

A person stands near a circular art installation in the desert, possibly contemplating its meaning or enjoying its aesthetic within the natural landscape. — Desert art installation with person and rock formations.

In a desert landscape framed by towering rock formations, a group of people gathers near a large, reflective surface, possibly an art installation or a temporary structure, creating a striking contrast between the natural environment and human intervention. — Abdullah AlOthman's "Geography of Hope" at Desert X AlUla exhibition

A row of black and white striped panels stand in the desert in front of a large rock formation. — Claudia Comte's "Dark Suns, Bright Waves" - Desert X, AlUla

A high-angle shot captures a sandy canyon with towering rock formations under a clear blue sky. A road winds through the canyon floor, and a black pipe is visible near a rock formation, possibly for water management or infrastructure. — "The Lost Path" by Muhannad Shono for AlUla Art DesertX 2020 in Saudi Arabia

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A wide shot of a desert landscape with large rock formations and a clear blue sky, showcasing the natural beauty and geological features of the area. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Sara Alissa & Nojoud Alsudairi"Invisible Possibilities: When the Earth Began to Look at Itself" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A bundle of black cables is being laid out across a sandy desert landscape, possibly for a construction or infrastructure project in a remote area. — "The Lost Path" by Muhannad Shono for AlUla Art DesertX 2020 in Saudi Arabia

A wide shot of a desert landscape with large rock formations in the background and a path of metal cubes filled with sand leading towards the rocks, with a group of people standing near the rock formations. — Zahrah Alghamdi "Glimpses of the Past" at Desert X 2020, AlUla

A landscape view of the desert with a man-made structure in the foreground, possibly an art installation or architectural feature, set against a backdrop of rock formations and a clear blue sky. — Sara Alissa & Nojoud Alsudairi: "Invisible Possibilities: When the Earth Began to Look at Itself" - Desert X AlUla 2024

A reflective sphere sits in the middle of a desert landscape, surrounded by rocky cliffs and mountains. The sphere reflects the surrounding environment, creating a surreal and distorted view of the landscape. In the distance, there are tents set up, suggesting that people are camping or exploring the area. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Faisal Samra "The Dot" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A large, mirrored sculpture stands in the desert, reflecting the surrounding landscape and sky. The sculpture is made of polished metal and has a complex, geometric shape. The desert landscape is arid and rocky, with a few sparse plants. The sky is blue and clear. The sculpture is a work of art, and it is meant to be enjoyed by viewers. — Shadia Alem: "I Have Seen Thousands of Stars and One Fell in AlUla" - Desert X AlUla

A multifaceted, reflective sculpture stands in the middle of a sandy desert landscape, with towering rock formations in the background, creating a striking contrast between art and nature. — Shadia Alem's "I Have Seen Thousands of Stars and One Fell in AlUla" at Desert X, AlUla

A landscape featuring rock formations and a reflective sphere, with two dark, rounded objects in the foreground, possibly part of an art installation or sculpture, set against a backdrop of desert terrain. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Monira Al Qadiri "W.A.B.A.R" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A field of pottery sits in the desert between two rock formations. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Ibrahim Mahama "Dung Bara " - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A rocky desert landscape is dotted with brightly colored, spherical objects, creating a whimsical contrast against the natural terrain and towering rock formations. — Mohammed Ahmed Ibrahim "Falling Stones Garden" - Desert X 2020, AlUla

A modern art installation stands in the middle of a desert landscape, surrounded by towering rock formations and sand dunes, creating a striking contrast between the man-made structure and the natural environment. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Kimsooja "To Breathe – AlUla" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A person in a white suit stands near the Al-Ula rock formation in Saudi Arabia, a popular tourist destination, on a sunny day. — Desert X 2024 art installation by "Weird Life: An ode to desert varnish" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Three sculptures are partially buried in the sand in front of a rock wall. The sculpture in the foreground is red and appears to be a person hunched over. The sculpture in the middle is blue and has a hole in the top. The sculpture in the background is bronze and is shaped like a head. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Rand Abdul Jabbar "Where Myths are Born of Mud and Desire" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A metal structure stands in the desert, possibly for viewing the landscape or as an art installation, with a rock formation in the background catching the golden light of the setting sun. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Filwa Nazer "Preserving Shadows" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A long, black metal structure stands in the middle of a sandy desert landscape, possibly an art installation or a bridge-like structure designed to traverse the dunes, with rock formations in the background under a clear sky. — Filwa Nazer's "Preserving Shadows" - Desert X AlUla 2022

Two women are standing near a mirrored art installation in a desert landscape, possibly observing or interacting with the artwork and its reflections of the surrounding environment. — Desert art installation with mirrored walls and two women.

A silver, bullet-shaped sculpture stands in the desert sand, surrounded by rocky cliffs, creating a striking contrast between modern art and the natural landscape. — Gisela Colón "The Future is Now" - AlUla, Desert X 2020

A large, reflective sphere sits in a desert canyon, supported by a trail of rocks, reflecting the canyon walls and sky. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Faisal Samra "The Dot" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia

A metallic structure is wedged between two large rocks in a desert landscape, possibly as an art installation or temporary shelter, creating a contrast between the natural rock formations and the manufactured material. — Desert X 2022 art installation - AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Shaikha AlMazrou "Measuring the Physicality of Void"

A sculpture of a head is seen through a large metal ring in the desert of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The sculptures are part of the Desert X AlUla 2024 exhibition, which brings together artists from around the world to create site-specific works that engage with the desert landscape. — Rand Abdul Jabbar "Where Myths are Born of Mud and Desire" - Desert X AlUla 2024

Three geometric sculptures stand in a desert landscape, with the sun shining through the top sculpture, creating a starburst effect. — Zeinab AlHashemi's "Camoulflage 2.0" made from camel hide - Desert X, AlUla

A close-up shot of a blue glass sculpture, possibly by Dale Chihuly, showcasing the artist's skill in glassblowing and design. — Desert X 2024 art installation by Kader Attia "Whistleblower" - AlUla, Saudi Arabia