3rd Jun, 2026 12:00
Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026
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MOHAMMED AL GHAMDI (SAUDI ARABIAN B.1959)
UNTITLED (RECLAIMED WOOD)
signed M. ALGhamdi and inscribed in Arabic on the reverse
mixed media on board
113.6 x 143.7cm; 44 3/4 x 56 5/8in
119.5 x 149.6cm; 47 x 58 7/8in (framed)
Sold with a Certificate of Authenticity from Al-Alamia Gallery
Property of an Important Collector, London
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Mohammed Al Ghamdi is a pioneering Saudi contemporary artist whose work serves as a bridge between the Kingdom’s engineering evolution and its rich cultural heritage. Born in Al Baha, Al Ghamdi pursued a formal education in Aviation Engineering in California, graduating in 1982. This technical background profoundly influences his artistic practice; he frequently employs engineering principles to deconstruct and reassemble discarded materials, most notably recycled wood and found objects. His practice is a deliberate act of "fossilising" moments and materials that a rapidly modernising society might otherwise deem obsolete, transforming refuse into evocative sculptures and mixed-media installations that challenge modern notions of value and beauty.
Since his first major exhibitions in Jeddah during the late 1990s, Al Ghamdi has become a staple of the Middle Eastern art scene. His career is marked by a series of significant international milestones, including participation in the Cairo Biennale in 2001 and the Nahbat exhibition in Shanghai in 2010. His work has been featured in seminal showcases organised by Edge of Arabia and is included in prestigious collections such as the Basma AlSulaiman Collection (BASMOCA). Most recently, his contributions were highlighted in the 2026 Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale and the "What Lies Within" exhibition in AlUla, underscoring his continued relevance in documenting Saudi identity through a sophisticated, material-driven lens.
Based in Jeddah, Al Ghamdi remains a critical figure in the generation of artists who shifted the Saudi art narrative from traditional decoration to conceptual, environmentally-conscious contemporary expression.
Sold for £5,000
UNTITLED (RECLAIMED WOOD)
signed M. ALGhamdi and inscribed in Arabic on the reverse
mixed media on board
113.6 x 143.7cm; 44 3/4 x 56 5/8in
119.5 x 149.6cm; 47 x 58 7/8in (framed)
Sold with a Certificate of Authenticity from Al-Alamia Gallery
Property of an Important Collector, London
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Mohammed Al Ghamdi is a pioneering Saudi contemporary artist whose work serves as a bridge between the Kingdom’s engineering evolution and its rich cultural heritage. Born in Al Baha, Al Ghamdi pursued a formal education in Aviation Engineering in California, graduating in 1982. This technical background profoundly influences his artistic practice; he frequently employs engineering principles to deconstruct and reassemble discarded materials, most notably recycled wood and found objects. His practice is a deliberate act of "fossilising" moments and materials that a rapidly modernising society might otherwise deem obsolete, transforming refuse into evocative sculptures and mixed-media installations that challenge modern notions of value and beauty.
Since his first major exhibitions in Jeddah during the late 1990s, Al Ghamdi has become a staple of the Middle Eastern art scene. His career is marked by a series of significant international milestones, including participation in the Cairo Biennale in 2001 and the Nahbat exhibition in Shanghai in 2010. His work has been featured in seminal showcases organised by Edge of Arabia and is included in prestigious collections such as the Basma AlSulaiman Collection (BASMOCA). Most recently, his contributions were highlighted in the 2026 Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale and the "What Lies Within" exhibition in AlUla, underscoring his continued relevance in documenting Saudi identity through a sophisticated, material-driven lens.
Based in Jeddah, Al Ghamdi remains a critical figure in the generation of artists who shifted the Saudi art narrative from traditional decoration to conceptual, environmentally-conscious contemporary expression.
Auction: Live Sale: Modern & Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Art, June 2026, 3rd Jun, 2026
If you want to start collecting striking modern and contemporary art in a newly developing market, our sales are for you. Each spring and autumn, the Modern and Contemporary African and Middle Eastern Department hold tightly curated, live and online auctions. Expect to find Arab artists such as Rabab Nemr, Ahmed Farid, Seif Wanly and Fateh Moudarres. African artists featured have ranged from modern masters such as Ablade Glover, Sam Ntiro and Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, to contemporary artists George Lilanga, Jilali Gharbaoui, Famakan Magassa, Christano Mangovo, Oluwole Omofemi, Esther Mahlangu and Brett Seiler.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 31st May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 1st June: 10am to 8.30pm (Drinks 6-8.30pm)
Tuesday 2nd June: 10am to 5pm
