Diriyah Art Futures Center Celebrates the Meeting of Art and Technology in "Exhibition of the Future"

The Diriyah Art Futures Center has announced the launch of its inaugural exhibition, titled "Art Should Be Artificial: AI Horizons in Visual Arts," running from November 26, 2024, to February 15, 2025. The exhibition aims to offer a comprehensive vision of new media and digital arts, and to shine a light on the impact of technology on human creativity, reflecting the profound shifts taking place in the art world.

Exhibition Content

The unique event is curated by Jerome Neutres, one of the world's leading art curators, and features works by more than 30 artists from Saudi Arabia, the region and around the world.
Notable Saudi participants include:

  • Lulwah Al-Homoud: known for geometric abstraction inspired by Islamic culture.
  • Muhannad Shono: creations in robotic and audiovisual art.
  • Nasser Al-Shemimry and Dania Al-Saleh: reflecting the spirit of innovation in the local art scene.

Regional participants:

  • Laila Shereen Sakr (Egypt/USA) and Haythem Zakaria (Tunisia), who combine Arab history with new media.

International participants:
The exhibition also includes global pioneers such as:

  • Refik Anadol (Turkey): known for using data and artificial intelligence to create digital landscapes.
  • Ryoji Ikeda (Japan) and Miguel Chevalier (Mexico/France): with innovations blending art and digital science.

The exhibition also pays tribute to pioneers of computer art such as Vera Molnar, Harold Cohen, and Manfred Mohr, who laid the foundations for computer art and artificial intelligence.

An Interactive Experience and Comprehensive Program

The exhibition aims to enrich the visitor experience through a program packed with interactive activities, including:

  • Panel discussions on the history and future of digital arts.
  • Hands-on workshops bringing artists and the public together to discover new techniques.
  • Artistic performances and guided tours highlighting the aesthetics of digital creativity.

The exhibition offers an exceptional opportunity to reflect on how artificial intelligence and algorithms can redefine the boundaries of artistic creativity, particularly against the Kingdom's rich cultural backdrop, home to a youthful population passionate about technology.

Jerome Neutres remarked:

"This exhibition not only reflects the evolution of digital arts but also celebrates the Kingdom's ability to lead these global conversations, connecting our cultural heritage with modern technology."

Ticket Booking

Those interested can visit the center's website at daf.moc.gov.sa to book tickets and learn more about the accompanying programs.