Saudi Arabia ready to host Art Week Riyadh
Held under the theme 'At The Edge', the inaugural edition will unfold across key cultural venues in the capital, including the JAX District and the Al-Mousa Center.
The event will bring together leading local, regional, and international galleries, artists, institutions, collectors, and art enthusiasts.
The flagship exhibition will showcase works from more than 45 galleries, exploring cultural dialogues between Saudi Arabia, the wider Middle East, and the global contemporary art landscape.
The exhibition will be curated around three themes — Everyday Life, Landscapes, and Motifs — highlighting the intersection of tradition and innovation in Saudi visual culture.
Al-Mousa Center, now a thriving arts hub, will host over 15 specially curated exhibitions, while the JAX District will also present Collections in Dialogue — a trio of exhibitions developed with leading cultural institutions and private collectors.
In addition to exhibitions, Art Week Riyadh will feature a series of talks and workshops tackling contemporary issues in the visual arts across the Kingdom and beyond.
AAccording to the Visual Arts Commission, the initiative aims to cultivate a dynamic and collaborative art environment, while honoring Saudi Arabia's artistic heritage and its evolving creative future.
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