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Arab News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Sharp shooting: Highlights from ‘In a New Light,' the Kingdom Photography Awards exhibit
DUBAI: The exhibition of work by the 30 winners of the Kingdom Photography Awards runs until May 25 at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Khaled Khazim Sarai Al-Ghaithi Al-Shammari 'A Serene Night' This year's Kingdom Photography Awards received more than 1,300 entries from Saudi Arabia-based photographers, and a total of more than 6,000 photographs. 'Each image submitted reflects a distinct vision — capturing moments that inspire, challenge, and celebrate the richness of human experience,' Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, writes in the exhibition catalogue. 'The remarkable work featured in the exhibition … stands as a testament to what happens when vision meets talent.' Al-Shammari's winning image, the photographer writes in the catalogue, shows 'Hasalat, located in the southwest of Qassim near Dharya, captured in a serene night where trees stand still beneath the stars.' Huda Ali Al-Neb 'Riyadh; Saturated' Al-Neb won for this image from her series that 'playfully explores the beauty and significance of Saudi architecture, a theme that has fascinated me since childhood,' she writes. 'In first grade, I learned that the traditional buildings I grew up with were made from mud, and I wondered what they would look like if built with colored sand instead. This series … brings to life those childhood fantasies.' Al-Neb adds that she hopes to expand her project to 'showcase historic buildings across Saudi Arabia.' Marwin Pastores Javier 'Coffee and Tea' 'Each of the 30 selected photographers reveal the possibilities of the medium, demonstrating its power to inspire, provoke, and inform,' curator Mohamed Somji writes in the exhibition catalogue. '(They) challenge traditional notions of what makes a 'good' photograph. (The works are) attentive to the rhythm of places, daily rituals, social habits, and connections between people.' Javier's winning image shows a roadside vendor of hot beverages in Tabuk. Mohammed Othman M Alshahrani 'An Evening of Baloot' Alshahrani's winning image, shot in the town of Bisha in Asir, shows the photographer's father, uncles, brothers and cousins playing the popular trick card game Baloot, which, Alshahrani says in his artist's statement, is 'a tradition in many homes and gatherings, sparking lively competition and bonding.' Kawthar Ali Ibrahim Alghasham 'A Moment of Waiting' The images in the exhibition, curator Mohamed Somji writes, 'reveal character through subtle interactions, glimpsing personal, spiritual, and familial reflections, or showing known scenes from unexpected angles.' Alghasham's winning image is an example of the latter. 'As sunlight floods King Fahd Airport's lounge, a solitary man's pause defies the frenetic nature of travel,' Alghasham writes in his artist's statement. Salman Fahad Alanazi 'After the Storm, 2030' Alanazi's dramatic image of a sandstorm hitting Saudi Arabia's capital was taken before the launch of Saudi Vision 2030. Since then, he says, 'with major projects like the Riyadh Green Project, which reduced dust in the city, alongside the creation and planting of nature reserves,' no similar 'Hollywood-like dust wave' has been seen in Riyadh.
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
From Tradition to Modernity: Kingdom Photography Award Frames Saudi Narratives
BUSINESS WIRE)--The Visual Arts Commission has launched two evocative photography exhibitions at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah— 'Hay Ainek – In a New Light' and 'When the Fog Whispers' —marking the third edition of the Kingdom Photography Award, a platform celebrating powerful visual storytelling from across Saudi Arabia. The award received over 1,300 submissions and more than 6,000 images, showcasing talent from across the Kingdom. 'Hay Ainek – In a New Light' features 30 standout winners who captured Saudi culture through a contemporary lens. Among them, Huda Ali Al Neb reimagined Najdi architecture with vibrant hues, challenging the traditional view of colorless mudbrick homes. Mohammed Aljuraybi portrayed a potter at work, reflecting on craftsmanship as a bridge between generations. Kawthar Ali Ibrahim photographed a man sitting in an empty airport lounge, highlighting quiet introspection in a space built for transience. Hayat Osamah and Sawsan Abdullah used black and white photography to explore serenity, resilience, and the connection between nature and identity—Abdullah's work is especially notable as she overcame physical challenges to tell layered, meaningful stories. Judged by a distinguished panel— Kholood Saleh Al-Bakr, Sara Al-Mutlaq (Saudi Arabia), Rola Khayyat (Qatar/USA), Roi Saade (Lebanon), and Shannon Ghannam (Australia)—the award celebrated images that combined technical craft with emotional depth. Running alongside it, 'When the Fog Whispers' features commissioned work from Abdulmajeed Al Roudhan, Elham Al Dawsari, Lina Geoushy, Mohamed Mahdy, and Hicham Gardaf, capturing poetic, personal reflections of the Aseer highlands. A robust public program accompanies the exhibitions, including interactive workshops for photographers of all levels, artist talks, and community events aimed at fostering artistic engagement. These workshops offer a platform for aspiring photographers to gain hands-on experience, receive guidance from industry experts, and enhance their skills in various aspects of visual storytelling. Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, reflected, 'The Kingdom Photography Award began as an initiative to spotlight local talent and now reflects a bold, confident visual arts scene in Saudi Arabia. Through exhibitions, mentorship, and storytelling, we're nurturing a generation of artists deeply rooted in identity and ready to engage the world. Photography is capturing the soul of our nation—its heritage, its people, its future—as we build a creative ecosystem where Saudi stories take center stage globally.' These exhibitions reaffirm photography's power to preserve, document, and connect—positioning Saudi Arabia as a rising hub for artistic expression. About The Ministry of Culture Saudi Arabia has a vast history of arts and culture. The Ministry of Culture is developing Saudi Arabia's cultural economy and enriching the daily lives of citizens, residents, and visitors. Overseeing 11 sector-specific commissions, the Ministry works towards the support of and preservation of a vibrant culture that is true to its past and looks to the future by cherishing heritage and unleashing new and inspiring forms of expression for all. Find the Ministry of Culture on social media: X @MOCSaudi_En (English) | Instagram @mocsaudi
