Saudi Architecture Symposium 2026 in Riyadh Explores the Kingdom's Built Heritage and Traditional Building Arts
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) hosts the symposium on Saturday 22 August 2026 from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, examining…
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106 Saudi Talents Take Part in Making "7Dogs", One of the Largest Arab Film Productions
Shot in Riyadh with Arab and international stars, the action thriller "7Dogs" involved 106 Saudi professionals across production, directing, camera, art, makeup,…
Saudi National Museum Closes International Museum Day 2026 with Cultural and Interactive Programs
Over three days from 14 to 16 May, the museum in Riyadh hosted panel discussions, workshops and performances under ICOM's 2026 theme,…
Museums Commission Holds "Our Saudi Story" Session to Bring Museum Collections into Everyday Life
The virtual session reviewed traveling activations in Qassim, Jeddah and Najran between September and December 2025 that previewed future regional museum collections…
On World Art Day, Riyadh Art Reshapes the Urban Scene and Enhances Quality of Life in the Capital
Since 2019, Riyadh Art has delivered more than 665 artworks through Noor Riyadh, the Tuwaiq Sculpture symposium and its permanent collection, with…
Music Commission Closes "Spotlight" in Jeddah, Showcasing the Diversity of National Talent
In its third year, after editions in London, Amsterdam, Los Angeles and Riyadh, the Spotlight initiative brought live performances by emerging Saudi…
Live Performing Arts at the "Beginnings of the Saudi Art Movement" Exhibition at the National Museum
From 26 March to 11 April 2026, the Theater and Performing Arts Commission presents the Saudi Ardah, Samer, Khatwa and Khubaiti on…
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Closes in Riyadh with 25 Artworks Completed Under the Riyadh Art Program
The seventh symposium, held on Tahlia Street from 10 January to 8 March 2026 and curated by Lulwah Al Homoud, Sarah Staton…
A Steel "Rose" Blooms at Tuwaiq Sculpture in Riyadh in the 2026 Edition
Sculptor Raya Kassisieh's "Rose", her largest work to date, grew from a metal workshop during her master's studies in London into a…
Fourth Designathon Concludes in Riyadh with Nine Winning Teams Sharing Over SAR 525,000
The Architecture and Design Commission's three-day challenge at Misk City drew 2,400 applicants and more than 600 competitors, with 126 teams reaching…
Music Commission Completes "Turuq Al-Saudia" Programme to Preserve Five Traditional Vocal Arts
A documentation tour across six regions captured Al-Sawt, Al-Dana, Al-Majes, Al-Yanbawi and Al-Sahba in 160 recordings over 120 hours, with 196 practitioners…
Sotheby's Brings "Origins 2" Auction to Diriyah with More Than 60 Works
The auction house's second sale in the Kingdom pairs Saudi and Middle Eastern contemporary art with pieces by Picasso, Warhol, Lichtenstein and…
Riyadh Culture and Arts Society Hosts "A Celebration Between Two Regions"
In cooperation with the Dammam society and attended by Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Nasser, the evening showcased the folk arts of…
Joy Awards 2026 Honours Stars of Film, Music and Entertainment in Riyadh
The sixth edition, organised by the General Entertainment Authority with MBC Group as part of Riyadh Season, celebrated winners in cinema, drama,…
Riyadh Hosts the Sixth Joy Awards with Stars of Film, Music and Sport
Organised by the General Entertainment Authority as part of Riyadh Season, the awards honoured the year's standout work in cinema, drama, music,…
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Launches Public Workshops, Talks and Evening Art Experiences
Running until 22 February on Tahlia Street under Riyadh Art, the symposium pairs daily live sculpting with free workshops, dialogues, night-time performances,…
Seventh Tuwaiq Sculpture Opens in Riyadh Under the Theme "Features of What Is to Come"
Riyadh Art's international symposium brings 25 artists from 18 countries to Tahlia Street from 12 January to 22 February to carve Saudi…
Riyadh Art Announces 25 Sculptors From 18 Countries for Seventh Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium
Running 10 January to 22 February 2026 under the theme 'Features of What Will Be,' the symposium selected 25 artists from over…