King Abdulaziz Public Library honors photographer Humberto da Silveira

The King Abdulaziz Public Library hosted a photographic exhibition and cultural gathering to honor the late Brazilian photographer Humberto da Silveira. Titled ‘Humberto da Silveira: The Third Eye of National Memory’, the event was attended by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Brazilian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Paulo Achava, and various cultural officials.

The program included a short film showcasing da Silveira’s career documenting Saudi Arabia’s regions, archaeological sites, and historical landmarks. Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Muammar, General Supervisor of the library, highlighted the photographer's long-standing collaboration with the institution to document Saudi history, architecture, and nomadic life.

Da Silveira’s extensive body of work includes several significant publications such as ‘Najd’, ‘The Bedouin’, ‘Al-Tawhid’, and ‘The Unifier’. His documentation also covered urban development and social changes within the Kingdom. Archaeologist Professor Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Rashid noted the high technical and artistic standards of da Silveira’s work, specifically mentioning his contributions to books regarding Al-Hijr and Madain Salih.