Updated: June 23, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Arab spirit at the Venice Biennale
Photos by Sofia Dadurian for an A&L cover story (June 2013) by David D'Arcy on the Venice Bienale. A Lenticular Photograph by Ahmad Angawi, shows a traditional view of Mecca from one angle, and a view of the city choked with new high-rise architecture from another. CREDIT: Sofia Dadurian
Ahmad Angawi with his Lenticular Photograph. Sofia Dadurian for The National
Rows of low uniform wooden columns in an installation by Eiman Elgibreen revealed human female faces underneath when visitors lifted the columns, a commentary on public uniformity in Saudi society. Elgibreen poses with her work at 'Rhizomas: Generation in???
Akeel Khreef stands next to his chair constructed from scrap metal and bicycle parts at the Iraq pavilion of the 2013 Venice Biennale, at the Ca'Dandolo on the Grand Canal in Venice. Sofia Dadurian for The National
Nasser al Salem creates a work of calligraphy at 'Rhizomas: Generation in Waiting,' and exhibition of Young Artists from Saudi Arabia. Sofia Dadurian for The National
A framed face by Hashim Taeeh in a cardboard room by the duo WAMI at the Iraq pavilion. Sofia Dadurian for The National
A room by WAMI (Yaseen Wami and Hashim Taeeh) was decorated entirely in cardboard, including cardboard blankets and a cardboard water pitcher. Sofia Dadurian for The National
Abdul Raheem Yassir at the Iraq pavilion of the 2013 Venice Biennale. Sofia Dadurian for The National