Assem Al Sabban
Assem Al Sabban is an author and photographer known for his book Jeddah, Al Balad' Illustrations of Old City, which features illustrations of the old city of Jeddah. He is also a Saudi former diplomat who is now an artist based in Prague, where he has continued his long passion for photography and art. His artistic work often involves photography, digital editing, and the creation of unique, painted-like images.
As an author: He authored the book Jeddah, Al Balad' Illustrations of Old City, which was published in 2014 and is a collection of his photographic illustrations of the old city of Jeddah.
As a photographer and artist: After a career as a diplomat, Al Sabban transitioned to a full-time art career in Prague. His photography work often involves techniques like collage, montage, and layering to create a painterly effect. His work has been exhibited internationally, including in Egypt, Germany, Saudi Arabia, France, and the Czech Republic.
As a diplomat: Before becoming a full-time artist, he had a long career as a diplomat for the Saudi Arabian embassy, which allowed him to travel and find inspiration for his art from various countries, including Prague, which he now calls home