Reem Al-Faisal
Reem Al-Faisal, a renowned documentary photographer based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, captures captivating moments worldwide with her artistic vision. Her passion for photography began in childhood and blossomed into a remarkable career. Breaking stereotypes, she documented Hajj rituals, showcased the American Muslim experience, and portrayed life in Palestine, China, Japan, Korea, and Iran. Al-Faisal’s unique perspective has earned her numerous accolades, including the National Order of the Legion of Honor. She also ventured into NFT art and established Dar Al-Saaed, a digital solutions company. Her work has graced prestigious exhibitions globally.
Reem Al-Faisal received her secondary education at Al-Manarat School in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Literature from King Abdul Aziz University in Jeddah and studied photography at Speos School in Paris, France.
Al-Faisal’s distinctive artistic character is evident through her work. Her photography expresses the spiritual and divine presence in landscapes and people’s lives.
Her professional career distinguishes her from others. In addition to her success in breaking the stereotyped image of Saudi women, Reem Al-Faisal achieved several notable firsts. She was the first female photographer to document the pilgrimage ritual “Hajj” and the first Saudi female photographer to focus on reflecting the experience of the American Muslim community. Additionally, she was the first Saudi female photographer to exhibit her work in the occupied state of Palestine and the Republic of China. She also became the first Arab female photographer to cover the nature of life in China, Japan, and Korea for two decades and document daily life experiences in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Al-Faisal received the National Order of the Legion of Honor (Legion d’honneur) from the French Republic and recently became the first female documentary photographer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enter the world of NFT (non-fungible token) art. Her NFT works have been showcased in several digital exhibitions.
In addition to her outstanding achievements in her unique career, she established the Dar Al-Saaed Company for digital solutions, providing the best technological solutions for various business models with a staff specializing in modern technologies. This demonstrates her passion and ambition to serve her country and the world.
Exhibitions:
2022 Exhibited at famous VR Gallery #offNFTNYC
2022 First exhibition in Malaysia of NFT
2022 Exhibited in Riyadh, the first IRL NFT exhibition
2022 Exhibited by Kunstburg NFT gallery
2022 Exhibited at ART Dubai by the Morrow Collective
2022 First Saudi exhibition of NFT in VR on spatial
2016 Chiaroscuro Empty Quarter Gallery Dubai
2015 Nass RGallery Jeddah Saudi Arabia
2014 Women photographers of the Middle East, Howard Greenberg, New York
2009 The Shape of Light, Hewar Gallery Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2009 The Shape of Light, Moscow, Russia
2009 Le Pont International Festival, Aleppo, Syria
2008 Together, Jordan National Gallery, Jordan
2008 Nour/Lumiere, Galerie Montcalm, Gatineau, Canada
2008 The Shape of Light, Sony Gallery, Cairo, Egypt
2007 Devine Presence, DIFC Center, Dubai, UAE
2007 Images From The Arab World, National Museum Of Singapore
2006 Hajj and People, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2006 Regards des photographes arabes contemporains, Centro Andaluz De Arte Contemporaneo, Sivile, Spain
2006 Nazar, IFA Gallery, Stuttgart, Germany
2005 Hajj, Galerie Agathe Gaillard, Paris, France
2005 The Colours of Saudi Arabia, Palace of Congress, Madrid, Spain
2004 Women by Women, Fotografie Forum International, Frankfurt, Germany
2004 Reflets d’ici ET d’ailleurs, Lille, France
2004 Nazar, Noorderlicht Photo festival, Groningen, Netherlands
2003 Divine Manifestations, Galerie Agathe Gaillard, Paris, France
2002 Diwan Al-noor, The Sakakini Cultural Center Ram Allah, Palestine
2001 Diwan Al-noor, The Art Center Manama, Bahrain
1999 Mystic Lights, Loccum, Germany
1998 Port of Jeddah, the University of Art and Design Beijing, China
1996 Port of Jeddah, Saudi Art Center Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
1994 Paris, Art Vision Gallery Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
