Mohammed Al-Saleem, a renowned Saudi artist, dominated art auctions this year, fetching the highest prices for a single work by a Saudi artist at both Christie's and Sotheby's. His 1990 work sold for £630,000 at Christie's, while an untitled piece from 1960 went for £84,000 at Sotheby's. The two pieces demonstrate Al-Saleem's evolution as an artist over the years. Experts praise his clear aesthetic identity and his ability to combine elements of abstract art, calligraphy, and the Saudi Arabian landscape in his work. They also highlight the optimism and creativity of the Arab art scene.