RIYADH: Humberto Martins da Silveira, a Brazilian photographer who died recently, spent more than four decades travelling over Saudi Arabia with his camera. He documented its people, landscapes, architecture, heritage, and transformation, and the Kingdom eventually became more than just a subject for his work; it became his home.
The funeral prayer for da Silveira, who converted to Islam in 2024, was held yesterday at the Al-Udhaiba Mosque in Diriyah. The event was attended by Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, special adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and founder and chairman of the non-profit Heritage Foundation.
Friends, colleagues, and others who had accompanied the photographer throughout his career also attended, along with officials and others interested in preserving his legacy. Brazil’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Paulo Uchoa Ribeiro Filho, was also present to say his goodbyes.
Da Silveira’s ties to Saudi Arabia dated back decades. He travelled widely throughout the Kingdom, capturing locations such as Diriyah and AlUla and compiling an archive that depicted both historic landscapes and a country in rapid transition.
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