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| "Message/Messenger" By Abdulnasir Gharim |
SAUDIA ARABIA - Last week was special for the Saudi artists in Christie's Fine Art Auctions – Middle East, which was held in Dubai, UAE. In the auction, artworks of artists from all over the world were displayed, including outstanding artworks for Saudi artists within the framework of "Edge of Arabia" exhibition, which is supported by ALJ Community Initiatives. The auction witnessed a new record through an artwork made by the contemporary Saudi artists Abdulnaser Gharim titled "Message/Messenger". The artwork is a 3 meter-height dome of wood and copper representing the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem. The price of the work reached USD 842,500, which equals ten times its starting price. In an interview, the Saudi artists Abdulnaser Gharim said about his achievement. [
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