The Ministry of Culture aims to build capabilities and improve opportunities in the cultural sector by raising awareness of Saudi cultural heritage and bringing it into the lives of citizens and residents.

The goal is to improve quality of life. The ministry pursues this by providing appropriate support to cultural, artistic and entertainment institutions and encouraging participation in a wide range of cultural and artistic events. This support is part of the ministry's efforts to promote culture and creativity in Saudi society and to achieve sustainable development.

Event Details

Fenaa Alawwal in Riyadh is hosting the Woven Places 2023 exhibition, a unique event focused on the art and craft of Saudi textiles and the heritage meanings they carry for each region of the Kingdom. The exhibition runs from April 11 to July 31 and aims to promote cooperation and convergence between world cultures to foster global dialogue.

The exhibition explores beautiful cultural motifs and lines of poetry inscribed on fine natural fabrics, while showcasing striking historical elements of the Kingdom. It offers a contemplative journey through the ways history, tradition, culture and individual and collective memory are expressed, woven into artworks infused with emotions the artists have felt or carried with them through their lives.

The exhibition features ten contemporary artists from Saudi Arabia and around the world

They present diverse artworks that tell multi-layered stories. The exhibition highlights the relationship between the artist's experience and their work, supporting Fenaa Alawwal's goal of encouraging cultural convergence and exchange by creating an artistic dialogue between Saudi and international creatives.

In addition to supporting local creativity in the Kingdom, the exhibition aims to support the journey of local artists and help them create. It transforms its venue into a suspended space, taking visitors on a journey to explore the hidden dimensions within each work. Woven Places 2023 is a great opportunity to enjoy Saudi textile arts and an inspiring artistic experience.