Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi to showcase work at AlUla festival

Spheres of multicolored light hang at different heights and intervals from the ceiling in this file photo of Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi stunning masterpiece titled “Brilliance of the Souls”. (Social media photo)
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Updated 14 October 2023
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Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi to showcase work at AlUla festival

  • “Brilliance of the Souls” is a stunning masterpiece and a perfect location to capture amazing pictures
  • Kusama, 90, is widely acknowledged as one of the most important contemporary Japanese artists

ALULA: Japanese artist Kusama Yayoi is all set to exhibit her artwork, titled “Brilliance of the Souls” at the AlUla Festival for Recreation and Relaxation, held from Oct. 19 until Nov. 4.

“Brilliance of the Souls” is a stunning masterpiece and a perfect location to capture amazing pictures. The installation is designed in a way that blends into the natural environment surrounding AlUla and the authentic rocky landscape.

Visitors will discover a small deceptive space with reflective surfaces and water surrounding the central platform.

Once the door closes behind them, the normal world fades away and they are instantly immersed in an enchanting wonderland.

Spheres of multicolored light hang at different heights and intervals from the ceiling, bringing to mind stars, planets, and galaxies, and transporting observers to a limitless ethereal dimension.

Kusama, 90, is widely acknowledged as one of the most important contemporary Japanese artists.

Her work includes sculpture and installation, painting, films, performance art, literature, fashion, conceptual art, feminism, minimalism, surrealism, art brut, pop art, and abstract expressionism.

Visitors can see the installation in a room beyond the usual that provides an unparalleled sensory experience.

It is an exclusive opportunity that allows visitors to have a glamorous experience within the infinite mirrored room, which reflects the festival’s commitment to providing unique and transformative experiences on health, art, culture and music.


Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

Updated 10 January 2026
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Iraqi director nominated at Directors Guild of America Awards for ‘The President’s Cake’

DUBAI: Iraqi director Hasan Hadi this week received a Directors Guild of America Awards nomination for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film for his debut, “The President’s Cake.”

Set in 1990s Iraq, the film follows Lamia, a young girl tasked with preparing a birthday cake for the country’s leader — a mandatory assignment that places her under intense pressure. As she races to gather the ingredients, the stakes grow higher, with the threat of serious consequences if she fails.

Hadi’s film is shortlisted in the category alongside Eva Victor for “Sorry, Baby,” Alex Russell for “Lurker,” Charlie Polinger for “The Plague,” and Harry Lighton for “Pillion.”

Also in the running for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Theatrical Feature Film are Guillermo del Toro for “Frankenstein,” Chloe Zhao for “Hamnet,” Ryan Coogler for “Sinners,”Josh Safdie for “Marty Supreme,” and Paul Thomas Anderson for “One Battle After Another.”

“The President’s Cake” has also been shortlisted for the Academy Award for International Feature Film.