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Museums Commission to Host First Exhibition on Chinese Contemporary Art in Riyadh

Museums Commission to Host First Exhibition on Chinese Contemporary Art in Riyadh
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Museums Commission to Host First Exhibition on Chinese Contemporary Art in Riyadh

Museums Commission to Host First Exhibition on Chinese Contemporary Art in Riyadh

The Museums Commission is set to inaugurate "The Writings of Today Are a Promise for Tomorrow" exhibition at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art at JAX District, introducing 30 contemporary artists of Chinese origin to Saudi Arabia for the first time.
The exhibition will highlight the importance of writing as a cultural and societal practice in both Arabic and Chinese cultures, SPA reported.
The event will offer the public the opportunity to explore a unique collection of artworks loaned from renowned private collections, along with site-specific works produced in Saudi Arabia for the exhibition.
The Writings of Today Are a Promise for Tomorrow will open to the public in September and run until January. Admission tickets will be released soon on the "Discover Culture" platform.

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Artisans House Boosts Jazan's Heritage Crafts

The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA
The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA
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Artisans House Boosts Jazan's Heritage Crafts

The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA
The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025 - SPA

The Artisans House in Jazan Region has revitalized traditional handicrafts nearing obsolescence due to modern technological advancements, preserving the region's cultural wealth, SPA reported.

This endeavor aligns with the Heritage Commission's goal of developing the Saudi artisans' skills and showcasing the aesthetic qualities and inherent authenticity of Saudi handicrafts through training.
Thirty artisans are participating in a year-long program focusing on qa'aid making, taaqiyah weaving, and seashell crafts to reconnect with regional heritage. Under the guidance of specialized trainers, they learn traditional techniques and explore contemporary designs.
The program aims to bring back qa'aid making, a craft once vital for creating beds or chairs in old Jazan homes.

The Artisans House empowers local youth to learn traditional crafts, becoming a hub for education and training in the region's heritage crafts.
The initiative supports passing down knowledge to future generations and is in line with The Year of Handicrafts 2025, aiming to preserve the craft's identity and strengthen handicrafts as a vital part of Saudi identity and cultural heritage.