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at the al-Meftaha artists' village. He splits his time between the Saudi
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His Desert of Pharan series features photographs and films gathered over five-years, documenting the changes taking place in Islam's holiest city. Mater considers the unprecedented redevelopment of the
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and transformation taking place in the region and its effects on geopolitics, has attracted an international audience. In 2003, he cofounded "
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and video. His work, which explores history, the narratives and aesthetics of
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Art of the Middle East: Modern and
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images. The work seems to ask the viewer if humanity is more than just the structure of the body.
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Desert of Pharan: Unofficial
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Mater's work has been exhibited internationally and acquired by major international museums.
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Son of Aseer- Al Meftaha Arts Village, Abha (Oct10 – Oct30)
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