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Noor Riyadh Returns with Art, Workshops at Key Riyadh Venues in November

Noor Riyadh Returns with Art, Workshops at Key Riyadh Venues in November
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Noor Riyadh Returns with Art, Workshops at Key Riyadh Venues in November

Noor Riyadh Returns with Art, Workshops at Key Riyadh Venues in November

Noor Riyadh, part of the Riyadh Art Program, is back for its fourth edition with the theme "Light Years Apart," according to a press release from Riyadh Art.

The festival will take place at three main venues: King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Wadi Hanifa, and JAX District.

It will showcase over 60 works by Saudi and international artists. The festival will also feature workshops, art discussions, and community engagement programs alongside the light art displays, SPA reported.
This year's Noor Riyadh will run for 17 days, from November 28 to December 14, 2024, offering visitors a diverse lineup of cultural events and guided tours for an engaging experience. Additionally, the release emphasized that these venues were chosen for their historical and cultural importance to the capital.
The King Abdulaziz Historical Center, a key cultural landmark in Riyadh, hosts exhibitions and museums highlighting the Kingdom's rich history and heritage. Visitors can immerse themselves in this venue's distinctive blend of the past and present, making it a standout destination for all.
Similarly, Wadi Hanifa, representing Riyadh's natural landscape, provides an ideal backdrop for open-air light and art installations. These installations are designed to be interactive, allowing visitors to engage with the artworks in a natural setting that enhances the aesthetic experience.
Moreover, the JAX District, renowned for its exhibitions, art studios, and cultural initiatives, serves as a hub for contemporary arts, offering a variety of modern artistic expressions for visitors to explore.

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Think 'Brain Rot' Summed Up 2024? Oxford Agrees it Was the Word of the Year

FILE- In this Aug. 29, 2010 file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)
FILE- In this Aug. 29, 2010 file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)
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Think 'Brain Rot' Summed Up 2024? Oxford Agrees it Was the Word of the Year

FILE- In this Aug. 29, 2010 file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)
FILE- In this Aug. 29, 2010 file photo, an Oxford English Dictionary is shown at the headquarters of the Associated Press in New York. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones, File)

Many of us have felt it, and now it’s official: “Brain rot” is the Oxford dictionaries’ word of the year.
Oxford University Press said Monday that the evocative phrase “gained new prominence in 2024,” with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.
Oxford defines brain rot as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging.”
The word of the year is intended to be “a word or expression that reflects a defining theme from the past 12 months,” The Associated Press reported.
“Brain rot” was chosen by a combination of public vote and language analysis by Oxford lexicographers. It beat five other finalists: demure, slop, dynamic pricing, romantasy and lore.
While it may seem a modern phenomenon, the first recorded use of “brain rot” was by Henry David Thoreau in his 1854 ode to the natural world, “Walden.”
Oxford Languages President Casper Grathwohl said that in its modern sense, “’brain rot’ speaks to one of the perceived dangers of virtual life, and how we are using our free time.”
“It feels like a rightful next chapter in the cultural conversation about humanity and technology. It’s not surprising that so many voters embraced the term, endorsing it as our choice this year,” he said.
Last year’s Oxford word of the year was “rizz,” a riff on charisma, used to describe someone’s ability to attract or seduce another person.
Collins Dictionary’s 2024 word of the year is “brat” – the album title that became a summer-living ideal.