Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission announced plans to launch a landmark exhibition on the art of the Kingdom, to bring Saudi contemporary art to the global stage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.
The exhibition will tour several countries, introducing international audiences to the vibrant art scene in Saudi Arabia and showcasing the Kingdom's most prominent contemporary artistic endeavors.
The exhibition is set to debut in Brazil in November, to coincide with the G20 Summit. This will ensure that Saudi art is showcased to a global audience during one of the world's most significant international events.
Following its inauguration in Brazil, the exhibition will return to Riyadh, where it will be hosted at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, in the Jax district, in early 2025. The exhibition will then travel to Beijing, where it will be presented at the National Museum of China toward the end of 2025.
The exhibition's inaugural edition in Brazil will feature works by some 15 Saudi artists representing diverse genres and generations. The artists will showcase installations, sculptures, oil paintings, and drawings, reflecting the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia's contemporary art scene.
By organizing the exhibition, the Museums Commission aims to empower and promote Saudi artists by providing them with an international platform to display their creativity.
The initiative also seeks to elevate the Kingdom's cultural profile on the world stage, and highlight its growing influence in the global arts and culture arena.
