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10-04-2025
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SRMG Explores Evolution of Saudi Abstraction at Art Week Riyadh
The Saudi Research and Media Group (SRMG) has introduced a fascinating collection at the inaugural edition of Art Week Riyadh focusing on the evolution of Saudi abstraction, according to Arab News. SRMG's collection is part of 'Collections in Dialogue,' a key exhibition showcasing stunning works by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and Hayy Jameel. Titled 'Abstract Horizons,' the collection showcases the remarkable artworks of artists like Mohammed Al-Saleem and Abdulhalim Radwi. These artists had laid the foundation of Saudi Arabia's contemporary art movement. SRMG Explores Evolution of Saudi Abstraction at Art Week Riyadh Through the abstract practices of three generations of Saudi artists, the collection highlights the changing aesthetic and intellectual currents of the Kingdom. Interestingly, the exhibition traces back the early beginnings of those artists born in the 1930s and 1940s, whose artworks significantly emerged in the 1990s. Radwi founded modernism movement in Saudi Arabia, meanwhile Al-Saleem established the 'horizonism' movement. Al-Saleem has offered various artworks exploring the geometric depiction of the Saudi skyline and desertscape. Consequently, abstraction has turned into a critical language in the cultural scene. SRMG Explores Evolution of Saudi Abstraction at Art Week Riyadh Importantly, the exhibition moved to the themes of culture, identity and memory with several works from the early 2000s. For example, Abdulrahman Al-Soliman has offered an exceptional mix between architectural elements and heritage and contemporary expression. In addition, Abdullah Hamas has reshaped the Kingdom's landscape through geometric compositions. The event also highlights the pivotal role of Raeda Ashour as one of the first female Saudi abstract artists, who relies on a minimalist yet evocative approach in her work. Related Topics: Art Week Riyadh: Al Mousa Center Introduces New Artistic Themes Ithra Showcases Magnificent Artworks at Art Week Riyadh Art Week Riyadh: Celebrating Saudi Arabia's Flourishing Art Scene Short link : Post Views: 37
Arab News
09-04-2025
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Art Week Riyadh: 3 generations of Saudi abstract art on display
RIYADH: The Saudi Research and Media Group unveiled a compelling collection at the inaugural Art Week Riyadh that traces the evolution of Saudi abstraction. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Titled 'Abstract Horizons,' it highlights the pioneering contributions of artists like Mohammed Al-Saleem and Abdulhalim Radwi, whose work helped lay the groundwork for the Kingdom's contemporary art movement. Borrowing its name from Al-Saleem's seminal work, the collection takes a unique approach, emphasizing the shifting aesthetic and intellectual currents of the Kingdom through the abstract practices of three generations of Saudi artists. The exhibition seamlessly flows from the early beginnings with artists born in the 1930s and 1940s, whose work predominantly emerged in the 1990s: Radwi was a foundational figure in Saudi modernism; Al-Saleem, who became notable for establishing the 'horizonism' movement, characterized his work with a geometric depiction of the Saudi skyline and desertscape; Taha Al-Seban furthered the desert motif with his unique color compositions. From there, it can be seen how abstraction has transformed into a crucial language in the cultural scene. The exhibition continues to work from the early 2000s, engaging more with culture, identity and memory. There are artists like Abdulrahman Al-Soliman, also a critic, who infused architectural elements to bridge between heritage and contemporary expression; Abdullah Hamas, who reimagines the Saudi landscape through geometric compositions; Fahad Al-Hajailan, whose abstraction plays with color and movement; Raeda Ashour, one of the first female Saudi abstract artists, who adopts a minimalist yet evocative approach with a chromatic palette and fluid silhouettes. Then, at the turn of the 21st century, there is the work of artists born in the 1970s. Abstraction is now a conceptual tool. Rashed Al-Shashai, known for his experimental approach, repurposes everyday materials to construct layered compositions that address the tension between tradition and modernity while, in contrast, Zaman Jassim's abstraction interplays between the tangible and the elusive. SRMG's collection is on display as part of an exhibition titled 'Collections in Dialogue,' featuring collected works by the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and Hayy Jameel.
