The 2024 Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale Closes Its Second Edition
The second edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, titled After Rain, closed its doors, attracting over 222,341 visitors between February 20 and May 24, 2024.
Global Opportunities for Young Artists: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture Opens Applications for ‘Emerging New Media Artists’ Educational Programme
The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced a call for applications for its ‘Emerging New Media Artists’ Programme, set to take place at the soon-to-open Diriyah Arts Futures center. The programme, which is targeted at emerging creatives from within the region and beyond, provides emerging artists with access to cutting-edge professional equipment, a production budget, and a wide range of multidisciplinary learning opportunities, including personal mentorship from prominent international digital artists.
Saudi Arabia’s Leading Cultural Center Ithra Unveils Winning Artwork of 5th Ithra Art Prize
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) unveils the winning artwork of the 5th Ithra Art Prize, ON (عن) by Iraqi-Finnish artist Adel Abidin, selected from over 10,000 submissions by an esteemed jury of international academics, gallerists, curators and artists. ON (عن) will be unveiled at Ithra before joining Ithra’s prestigious permanent collection.
