Magnetism I – IV

Location: Saudi Arabia

Materials: etchings on Somerset paper; set 43 of a limited edition of 45

Dimensions: 42 x 63cm (plate size); 62 x 81cm (sheet size)

Accession Number: ARC.pt 528

Other Notes: This limited edition of four etchings by Ahmad Mater was published by EOA Projects in 2012. Using iron filings scattered around two magnets (with only one visible), his installation, Magnetism, evokes the attraction pilgrims feel towards the Ka‘bah.

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