Da Silva Leaves Paris and New York for Diriyah
The Muslim Brazilian photographer Humberto da Silva has passed away. He spent 40 years in Saudi Arabia and dedicated his life to documenting the country's social, architectural, and cultural transformations through his photographs of historical periods, architecture, and sacred sites. His passion for photography began in childhood in Brazil, and during his youth, he moved to Europe and America to pursue a professional career in photography before settling in Saudi Arabia in 1985. He documented the history of the kingdom through encyclopedic photo projects and books such as "Najd," "Bedouins," and "Hajjar," the latter taking 12 years to complete and focusing on Al-Ula's landscape and the rocks of Madain Salih. He converted to Islam in 2024, reflecting his deep spiritual and cultural connection to the country. He established profound relationships within the Saudi community and left a visual legacy embodying Saudi Arabia's history, expressing its identity and heritage.
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