{"product_id":"genius-of-a-place-aseer-abha-english-edition","title":"Genius of a Place: Aseer, Abha (English Edition)","description":"Genius of a Place: Alseer, Abha book series is an invitation to embark on an exceptional\nimmersive journey across time and space to unravel the soul of a historical and cultural village in the heart of Arabia. Located in Abha region, in the southern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, al-Muftaha Village was once an area vibrant with life, creativity, and artistic ingenuity: positioned amid an exceptional landscape surrounded by green hills and purple-colored jacaranda trees, this traditional village with its distinctive architectural style of mud-composed, white and turquoise-painted small houses, was in the 1980s a hub for artists and creatives. Here, amid the passage ways\nbuilt according to the region’s traditional construction style, stood studios and exhibition spaces, where artists unleashed their creativity and talent.\nFor a long time, al-Muftaha Village brought together artists and artisans passionate about photography, traditional crafts, and fine arts. Closed for some years, al-Muftaha Village has preserved its authentic character: its colorful buildings and cozy ambiance stand witness to its once lively spirit and pioneering creative experimentations.\nAs part of its efforts to establish cultural assets that promote culture as a way of life, the Ministry of Culture of Saudi Arabia has worked on the restoration and renovation of\nal-Muftaha Village. In parallel, and with the purpose of preserving the unique cultural\nand historical value of al-Muftaha Village, the Ministry of Culture commissioned four\nartist photographers and four writers from Saudi Arabia, the Arab region, and Europe\nto capture the soul and memory of al-Muftaha Village. The result is an astonishing\ncollection of rare images accompanied by a compelling narrative, that take the reader\non a visual voyage uncovering the “genius of the place” called al-Muftaha.\nComposed of four small books, Genius of a Place: Alseer, Abha not only exhibits the\narchitectural beauty of Al Muftaha, but also magically reveals the sense of the place by\ncombining poignant images with a compelling narrative; photographs of empty alleys,\nabandoned studios, and the famous Talal Al Maddah Theater – once the landmark of\nal-Muftaha – all capture the “sense of the place” and reminisce the lively spirit of this\nvillage now turned still.","brand":"Skira Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50748300788054,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/6644\/5398\/files\/GOPASEER-COF.webp?v=1754410089","url":"https:\/\/skira-arte.myshopify.com\/products\/genius-of-a-place-aseer-abha-english-edition","provider":"Skira Arte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}