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Alia Ahmad — From Riyadh (N1)
Alia Ahmad

From Riyadh (N1)

2022

"From Riyadh (N1)" by Alia Ahmad is a work on paper that combines watercolor and pencil to create its visual composition. The title's reference to Riyadh suggests a geographical or personal connection to the Saudi Arabian capital, while the notation "(N1)" may indicate this piece's place within a series or sequence of related works. Ahmad's choice of watercolor and pencil allows for both fluid washes and precise linear elements, creating a layered dialogue between spontaneity and deliberate mark making.

Medium
watercolour and pencil on paper

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Middle East

October 22, 2024

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 1

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Alia Ahmad, From Riyadh (N1), 2022

"From Riyadh (N1)" by Alia Ahmad is a work on paper that combines watercolor and pencil to create its visual composition. The title's reference to Riyadh suggests a geographical or personal connection to the Saudi Arabian capital, while the notation "(N1)" may indicate this piece's place within a series or sequence of related works. Ahmad's choice of watercolor and pencil allows for both fluid washes and precise linear elements, creating a layered dialogue between spontaneity and deliberate mark making.

Medium
watercolour and pencil on paper
Year
2022
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Photography, Minimalist Aesthetic, Saudi Arabian Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Introspective, Geographical identity, 21st Century, Urban Landscape, Contemporary

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