Obaid Alsafi's Palms in Eternal Embrace - in pictures

  • Saudi artist Obaid Alsafi has been named the winner of the sixth Ithra Art Prize. All Photos: Royal Commission for AlUla and the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
    Saudi artist Obaid Alsafi has been named the winner of the sixth Ithra Art Prize. All Photos: Royal Commission for AlUla and the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture
  • The winning installation was unveiled to coincide with the opening of AlUla Arts Festival, which runs across the historic city until March 2
    The winning installation was unveiled to coincide with the opening of AlUla Arts Festival, which runs across the historic city until March 2
  • Once the festival concludes, the installation will become part of Ithra's permanent collection
    Once the festival concludes, the installation will become part of Ithra's permanent collection
  • Palms in Eternal Embrace will be on display at AlUla Oasis until the festival concludes
    Palms in Eternal Embrace will be on display at AlUla Oasis until the festival concludes
  • Palms in Eternal Embrace was designed as a call to protect the natural environment
    Palms in Eternal Embrace was designed as a call to protect the natural environment