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Misk Art Institute Unveils 'Art Across the Arabian Gulf' Exhibition in Riyadh

Featuring over 70 artists and more than 150 artworks, the exhibition showcases the region's cultural trajectory during a pivotal historical phase. (SPA)
Featuring over 70 artists and more than 150 artworks, the exhibition showcases the region's cultural trajectory during a pivotal historical phase. (SPA)
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Misk Art Institute Unveils 'Art Across the Arabian Gulf' Exhibition in Riyadh

Featuring over 70 artists and more than 150 artworks, the exhibition showcases the region's cultural trajectory during a pivotal historical phase. (SPA)
Featuring over 70 artists and more than 150 artworks, the exhibition showcases the region's cultural trajectory during a pivotal historical phase. (SPA)

The Misk Art Institute, part of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk Foundation), will launch the “Art Across the Arabian Gulf” exhibition at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Featuring over 70 artists and more than 150 artworks, the exhibition showcases the region's cultural trajectory during a pivotal historical phase.

Running until March 31, 2026, the exhibition highlights Gulf art development through five themes: cultural heritage and development, seafarer heritage, resilience, abstraction and textual expression, and materiality and experimentation.

Visitors will explore diverse visual languages that emerged during significant transformations and how these experiences shaped artistic identities and fostered cultural dialogue.

The exhibition presents a rare collection that maps the artistic evolution of the region over five decades, from the pre-oil era to urbanization and cultural shifts. It reflects the Arabian Gulf's cultural memory amid rapid modernization, exploring shared symbols like maritime trade, pearl diving, and migration.

The event underlines the Misk Art Institute's commitment to making art accessible and inclusive, showcasing the contributions of Saudi artists within the global artistic narrative.

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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

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Photo by SPA
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Inaugurates Largest Specialized Children's Library

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The King Abdulaziz Public Library today inaugurated the "Children's Library," the largest specialized children's library in Saudi Arabia, with notable participation from cultural, educational, and media figures.

The library accommodates over 500 children from newborns to age 18 through modern spaces that cater to various age groups' educational, cultural, and psychological needs, SPA reported.

The library features modern cultural theaters hosting literary programs, theatrical performances, and artistic and educational events, alongside smart halls equipped with the latest educational and interactive technologies, offering children an advanced knowledge experience.

It also includes innovation incubators and specialized laboratories for young people in technology and creativity, enabling them to develop their skills in an environment that fosters thinking, exploration, and future idea generation.

The library accommodates the cultural and linguistic diversity of its users through dedicated areas and multilingual resources, including print, digital, and interactive media.

The library is an advanced regional model combining Saudi cultural identity with global best practices, serving as an educational beacon for future generations.

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Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Spain IE University in Cultural Heritage Fields

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The Saudi Heritage Commission logo
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Heritage Commission Signs Agreement with Spain IE University in Cultural Heritage Fields

The Saudi Heritage Commission logo
The Saudi Heritage Commission logo

The Heritage Commission signed a cooperation agreement with IE University of Spain as part of its efforts to develop capacity-building programs in the cultural heritage sector and expand cooperation with specialized international educational institutions.

The agreement contributes to preparing qualified national cadres, enhancing the exchange of knowledge and professional expertise in heritage fields, and supporting training and qualification paths related to the protection, management, and operation of heritage sites, SPA reported.

The agreement includes implementing joint training programs in archaeology, urban heritage, and world heritage, organizing workshops and scientific events to exchange professional expertise, and enhancing cooperation in research and scientific publishing fields.

It also includes hosting specialized experts to develop skills related to cultural heritage fields, in addition to exchanging expertise in restoration, rehabilitation, and operation of heritage sites, contributing to improving the quality of field work and raising the efficiency of heritage site management.

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AlUla Arts Showcases More than 20 Artists at 61st Venice Biennale

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)
AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)
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AlUla Arts Showcases More than 20 Artists at 61st Venice Biennale

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)
AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. (SPA)

AlUla Arts celebrates the participation of more than 20 Saudi and international artists whose artistic journeys have been connected to its programs at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from May 9 to November 22, 2026.

This participation reflects AlUla’s growing role in shaping the global cultural landscape, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.

The artists’ contributions are presented across national pavilions, institutional exhibitions, and independent programs. The current edition of the Venice Biennale highlights the international reach of artists who have collaborated with AlUla Arts through its festivals, exhibitions, and diverse cultural initiatives, reflecting the depth and evolution of AlUla’s expanding creative ecosystem.

The participation features prominent names from Saudi Arabia and abroad who have received support through AlUla’s arts and design programs. These artists have enriched international cultural dialogue, drawing inspiration for their works from AlUla’s unique natural environment and its rich cultural and social heritage.