Saudi Arabia will participate for the first time in the 24th edition of the Milan Triennale, running from May 13 to November 9 in Italy.
The Kingdom’s pavilion, titled “Maghras: a Farm for Experimentation,” focuses on the Al-Ahsa Oasis and highlights the significant transformations occurring in its rural agricultural landscape.
Al-Ahsa, with its rich history, is undergoing rapid changes amid global urban and environmental challenges. The pavilion explores the intersection of agricultural cultural heritage, traditional practices, and community narratives against the backdrop of these evolving transformations.
Led by the Ministry of Culture, the Maghras pavilion features a farm and community space where activities and dialogues converge. The project draws on extensive research and offers diverse programs, initiatives, and artistic experiences to engage various societal segments. Local artists, architects, researchers, and residents—along with the farming and artisan communities—contributed to the project, which includes artistic performances, field discussions, and workshops.
The research explores the deep connections between culture and agriculture, symbolized by the concept of Maghras—a traditional unit of measurement for land surrounded by four palm trees.
