Global sculptures at open-air museum in historic Jeddah
Led by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with Jeddah Municipality, the initiative features 14 world-class artworks integrated into the city's visual landscape, Saudi Press Agency reported.
Historic Jeddah's Visual Identity Reimagined Through Art Installations at Lake Al-Arbaeen. (SPA)
The sculptures form a dynamic dialogue between the past and present, blending the site's heritage with the language of contemporary art.
Notable works on display include 'The Illusion of the Second Cube' by Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely; 'Rouge' and 'Flexibility of Balance' by Alexander Calder; 'Circular Mass' by Arnaldo Pomodoro; 'The Bird' by Spanish sculptor Joan Miro; and 'Giving and Receiving Love' by Lorenzo Quinn — a powerful piece that reflects human values through striking aluminium forms.
• Led by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with Jeddah Municipality, the urban art initiative features 14 world-class artworks integrated into the city's visual landscape.
• Notable works on display include 'The Illusion of the Second Cube' by Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely and 'Giving and Receiving Love' by Lorenzo Quinn.
The installations are part of a wider artistic movement that reimagines public spaces as platforms for cultural engagement.
By transforming urban environments into art experiences, the project invites both residents and visitors to explore the intersection of architectural heritage and modern creativity.
It underscores the growing role of art in shaping urban identity and fostering public appreciation for visual beauty in shared spaces of the Kingdom.
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