The Saudi Museums Commission, one of the 11 sector-specific commissions of the Saudi Ministry of Culture, signed an executive program with the Centre national d'art et de culture – Georges Pompidou (Centre Pompidou), France, to establish cooperation in the field of museums, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.
The signing ceremony took place at Diriyah Art Futures, the MENA region’s first center dedicated to New Media Arts.
The executive program establishes a framework for cultural exchange and collaboration between the Museums Commission and one of the world’s leading institutions for modern and contemporary art.
Through this partnership, both parties will work together to advance the development of Saudi Arabia’s museums sector while fostering cross-cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange.
The partnership establishes cooperation in three key areas: loans of selected modern and contemporary artworks from Centre Pompidou to Museums Commission collections; co-curation of modern and contemporary art exhibitions, as well as cultural and public programs or events across Museums Commission assets; and exchange in research, editorial content, and publications, including exhibition catalogues, digital content, and archives.
The collaboration reflects the Museums Commission’s commitment to building international partnerships that facilitate the exchange of ideas, experience, and knowledge.
The signing of the executive program at Diriyah Art Futures underscores the venue’s role as a space for international dialogue and collaboration in contemporary art practices. As the region’s first institution dedicated to New Media and Digital Arts, Diriyah Art Futures exemplifies the Ministry of Culture’s vision to establish Saudi Arabia at the forefront of artistic innovation and global cultural exchange.
