toulouse-based photographer manuel alvarez diestro introduces a photography collection, portraying the new cities that he has discovered, during his multiple trips to the middle east. the project brings together a series of images in which the desert appears both as a prominent feature, supporting the structures, or as an omitted element, like in dubai‘s case. 

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

 

 

the photography by manuel alvarez diestro successfully depicts the latest local architectural trends which aim to conquer desert by humanity. the combination of the specific topography and the contemporary built structures generates extravagant dream-like imagery, evoking a surreal atmosphere. the project corresponds to the cities of doha (qatar), tehran (iran), cairo (egypt) and dubai (UAE).

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
doha, qatar

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
cairo, egypt

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
tehran, iran

manuel alvarez diestro captures surreal scenery of new developments in the middle east
tehran, iran

new middle east cities 11
dubai, UAE

new middle east cities 12
dubai, UAE

 

 

project info:

 

photographer: manuel alvarez diestro

 

 

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom