Revealing world hidden Mermaids *©Shadia Alem*

© photo courtesy / the Red Sea Museum (RSM) from Guillaume Thouroude www.gthouroude.com

Revealing world hidden Mermaids with the characteristic of Hijaz women and the memories of the Red Sea

Public collection of the Red Sea Museum, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Shadia Alem

The Museum

Located in the Bab Al-Bunt heritage building in Jeddah’s Historical District (Al-Balad), the Red Sea Museum (RSM) will showcase a rare collection of manuscripts, historical artifacts, photographs, and contemporary artworks that celebrates the unique cultural heritage of the Red Sea by focusing on stories of maritime navigation, trade, geology, pilgrimage, and cultural diversity that have shaped the identity of Jeddah and the Red Sea throughout history.

Artworks/Technique
- 12 original paintings by the artist.
- Medium: Acrylics and ink on Pollen iridescent white papers 210 gr.
- Size: 42x60 cm.
- 14 original literary texts by the artist
- Bound with hard cover.