Edoardo Tresoldi's 26-Meter Gharfa Pavilion Opens in Saudi Arabia

Italian artist Edoardo Tresoldi has unveiled Gharfa, a 26-meter-tall walk-through pavilion in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, open until December 21. The sculpture evokes local ruins and is made of metal mesh and cork, a new material for Tresoldi. It is part of Diriyah Oasis, a large outdoor park near the UNESCO site At-Turaif District. Tresoldi collaborated with designer Alberonero, musician Max Magaldi, and garden designer Matteo Foschi, each contributing to different spaces for encounter and contemplation. The project is realized under Tresoldi's new interdisciplinary studio, Studio Studio Studio, which brings together musicians, artists, designers, architects, and filmmakers. The pavilion marks Tresoldi's return to the Middle East after previous projects in the UAE and a third-place entry for Expo 2020 Dubai. The site is being developed with new museums and cultural institutions.