Christie’s showcases Saudi Arabia’s most celebrated artist

Magnetism Book is being presented to the public for the first time and is the latest in Ahmed Mater’s Magnetism series of work.

One of the Arab world’s most important modern artists, Mater received a retrospective mid-career exhibition in London.

Drawing inspiration from the Holy Qur’an and other religious text, the artist uses iron filings and magnets to symbolize holy scripture.

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