Wadi AlFann Hosts James Turrell at AlUla Arts Festival 2025

As part of the AlUla Arts Festival 2025, Wadi AlFann hosts renowned international artist James Turrell in a pre-opening program designed to engage both local and international audiences in the artistic practices of participating artists. This initiative serves as a prelude to the major artworks that the Wadi will showcase in the future.

 Turrell’s participation includes a special exhibition in the AlJadidah Arts District, offering a comprehensive vision of the artistic project he will create in Wadi AlFann. The project will feature a series of massive chambers alongside three of his early works, which provide profound reflections on the concept of perception.

 The exhibition will present four key works from the Royal Commission for AlUla and private art collections, highlighting Turrell’s mastery of light as a medium. It offers a rare opportunity to witness one of his earliest works alongside one of his latest works. This exhibition allows visitors to explore Turrell’s creative vision and distinctive artistic approach, which blends light, space, and nature into an immersive sensory experience.

 The showcase reflects the spirit of Wadi AlFann and its mission to present contemporary art in seamless interaction with AlUla’s natural and historical landscapes.

 Turrell is one of the world’s foremost artists in the fields of light and architectural art. His work is distinguished by his ability to integrate light and space, creating captivating sensory experiences.

 Turrell transforms enclosed spaces into profound and visually striking artworks, employing light and color to craft new dimensions. He also builds monumental architectural pavilions in cities and landscapes that harmonize with the sky and cosmos.

 His project in Wadi AlFann embodies his creative vision, drawing inspiration from AlUla’s breathtaking natural beauty and rich history to add a unique and innovative dimension to the contemporary art scene in the area.