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Name of Object:

Magnetism I - IV (Photogravure), 2012

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Holding Museum:

Khalili Family Trust – Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage Collection

About Khalili Family Trust – Hajj and the Arts of Pilgrimage Collection, London

Date of Object:

2012

Museum Inventory Number:

ARC.pt 528

Material(s) / Technique(s):

Photogravure etchings on Somerset paper, in Solander Box (set of four)

Dimensions:

42x63cm; sheet size: 62x81cm

Period / Dynasty:

Saud

Provenance:

Saudi Arabia

Description:

This limited edition of four etchings by Ahmad Mater was published by EOA Projects in 2012. Using iron filings scattered around two magnets (with only one visible), this installation entitled 'Magnetism' evokes the attraction pilgrims feel towards the Ka‘ba. Ahmed Mater is a doctor and an artist who lives and works in Saudi Arabia. He is widely considered as one of the most important artists in Saudi Arabia and is notable for his particular interest in the development of Mecca.

How date and origin were established:

Signed and dated by the artist.

How Object was obtained:

Acquired at Auctionata, 4 December 2015, lot 83

Selected bibliography:

Mackintosh-Smith, Tim, Magnetism, in Ahmedmater: https://www.ahmedmater.com/magnetism (last accessed 08-07-2019)

Citation of this web page:

Qaisra Khan "Magnetism I - IV (Photogravure), 2012" in Explore Islamic Art Collections. Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://islamicart.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;EPM;uk;Mus22;6;en

Prepared by: Qaisra Khan

MWNF Working Number: UK2 06