{
  "id": 6555165,
  "title": "Rain-soaked cities in the paintings of Saudi artist Fahad Al-Khalif",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/rain-soaked-cities-in-the-paintings-of-saudi-artist-fahad-al-khalif",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T06:11:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al Majalla English",
    "slug": "al-majalla-english",
    "url": "https://en.majalla.com/node/332966/culture-social-affairs/rain-soaked-cities-paintings-saudi-artist-fahad-al-khalif"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi artist Fahad Al-Khalif's paintings showcase rain-soaked cities that defy physical reality. The cities, which appear to emerge from imagination rather than a structured architectural plan, feature houses opening onto doors, palm trees within enclosed interiors, and a blurring of inside and outside boundaries. A key element in his work is the bird, which has evolved from a decorative motif to a structural bridge connecting disparate areas. Al-Khalif's recent works exhibit a confident visual language, drawing on the ornamentation of Asir, the geometric designs of Al-Baha, and influences from Jeddah and Makkah. The artist's inner vision has liberated him from the anxiety of form-seeking, leading to a more assured style. Al-Khalif also introduces the shadow as a presence that exists independently, weaving relationships among the painting's elements. As his practice matures, Al-Khalif's exploration of shadows may develop into a distinct visual subject, accompanying him throughout his artistic journey.",
  "summary": "Rain-soaked cities in the paintings of Saudi artist Fahad Al-Khalif newspress_en Thu, 09/10/2026 - 07:11 Culture & Social Affairs Visual artist Fahad Al-Khalif has emerged as one of the most distinctive figures among Saudi Arabia’s younger generation of painters. Since 2018, his practice has attained a clear degree of artistic and intellectual maturity. This evolution has brought him to the…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/romania-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-cities",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:22:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}