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The Desert X AlUla festival kicked off yesterday
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The Desert X AlUla festival kicked off yesterday

Art is flourishing again in the Arabian Desert, as the second Desert X AlUla, an offshoot of the famous California festival Desert X, opened on 11 February. The exhibition explores ideas of mirage and oasis under the theme of Sarab. Fifteen installations by Saudi and international artists will fill the
Glass pavilion in the middle of the Spanish Gorafe Desert | OFIS Arhitekti
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Glass pavilion in the middle of the Spanish Gorafe Desert | OFIS Arhitekti

Is it possible to provide a safe haven in unfavorable landscapes such as a desert? The OFIS Arhitekti studio wanted to make this possible in one of the harshest natural environments in Europe, which is why this special building is located in the Gorafe Desert in Granada, southern Spain. The
A call to ancient instincts | Landroom observatory
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A call to ancient instincts | Landroom observatory

The tiny observatory built of rammed earth in the Negev desert, Israel awakens our ancient instinct of turning to the starry sky for guidance. Located in Negev desert in Israel, on the western side of the Mitzpe Ramon crater, the star observatory designed by Ben Gitai reaches back to ancient
Burning Man festival will be organized virtually this year
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Burning Man festival will be organized virtually this year

Burning Man festival has been cancelled for the first time in thirty years, as a result of the pandemic, of course. After lengthy discussions, the organizers of the festival announced last week that they are not willing to take the risk in the current situation, as 80 thousand people gather