'Taaqlum' Exhibition at the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art: A Window Into Ceramic Art
At a Glance
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- Date: February 20, 2025 \n
- Location: Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art, JAX, Riyadh \n
- Exhibition runs through: May 20, 2025 \n
The Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art at JAX opened the exhibition "Taaqlum" (Adaptation) today, offering a unique cultural experience celebrating ceramic art. The exhibition revives this ancient art form through contemporary creative visions that reflect the deep-rooted relationship between humans and clay, while highlighting the power of transformation and adaptation in life.
\nThe Exhibition's Concept and Vision
\nCeramics serve as a symbol of the capacity for transformation and adaptation, with clay reflecting both human resilience and fragility. A spatial artistic design mirrors life's paths, guiding visitors through the innermost circle, raising questions about belonging, community and suffering; the circle of daily life, reflecting humanity's struggles between past and present; and the outer circle, representing the surrounding environment, including cities, heritage and geography.
\nDistinguished Arab Participation
\nEleven artists from five Arab countries are taking part, most notably Manal Al Dowayan, Saud Al-Saleh and Al-Baraa Saim Al-Dahr from Saudi Arabia; Amine Asselman and Mubarak Bouhachichi from Morocco; Sama Al-Sakit from Jordan; Zeina Assi and Marilyn Massoud from Lebanon; Tuomas Modeen from Qatar/Finland; and Hana Al-Segeeny and Ibrahim Al-Saeed from Egypt.
\nTechniques and Artistic Approaches
\nThe exhibition blends traditional handcrafting with digital manufacturing, including innovative techniques such as robot-assisted ceramic shaping, and explores the interplay between modernity and heritage, function and artistic innovation.
\nThe Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art: A Platform for Creativity and Cultural Dialogue
\nEstablished in 2023 under the supervision of the Museums Commission, the museum serves as a hub for showcasing contemporary art and boosting cultural exchange, supporting local and international artists as part of Saudi Vision 2030's efforts to strengthen the cultural and artistic scene.