Paris Photo
13 November - 16 November, 2025
Photography and visual culture woven through Paris's historic avenues and grand exhibition halls, where timeless architecture and contemporary image-making meet along the Seine.
LI'B
Nora Alissa’s photographic series "Li'b"—meaning "play"—captures folkloric dance as a living archive of cultural identity and shared memory. Using slow shutters and multiple exposures, Alissa illustrates how physical movement acts as an inherited language, carrying past traditions, regional pride, and universal human themes into the present and future.
While certain dances hold official UNESCO recognition, the project treats all regional performances as equally vital to community heritage. In sharing her process, Alissa highlighted the emotional resonance of documenting Saudi tribal traditions and the significance of bringing a deeply rooted local identity to a global audience.
FEATURED ARTISTS
Nora Alissa
Artist
Riyadh-based photographer Nora Alissa explores the complex relationship between humans, their environments, and the intersection of the material and spiritual worlds. With an MA in Photography and Urban Cultures from Goldsmiths College, University of London, Nora combines academic rigor with practical experience. Her work at the Horniman Museum and involvement in alternative photographic processes have enriched her artistic practice.
In 2023, she participated in the inaugural Islamic Biennial in Saudi Arabia, cementing her role in the contemporary art scene. Through her photography, Nora captures the essence of lived experiences and cultural narratives, all while contributing to the Saudi art world as an art consultant and advocate for visual arts.

FEATURED ARTWORK

Photography on paper 60 x 60 cm / 100 x 100 cm

Photography on paper 60 x 60 cm / 100 x 100 cm

Photography on paper 60 x 60 cm / 100 x 100 cm






