Art Week Riyadh takes place in JAX District.
It’s time to paint the town. Art Week Riyadh runs from 6 to 13 April, and takes place in JAX District and across the capital. For 2025, the theme is At The Edge, and it brings together more than 45 different sources, from collections to galleries. So, if you’re craving culture, here’s what you need to know.
Art Week Riyadh is open to the public, and brings together exhibitions and public talks. Visitors can explore contemporary arts and culture, and hear from the creative community. The flagship exhibition, At The Edge, covers three themes: Everyday Life, Landscapes, and Motifs. A range of talks and workshops will also be available, and they will look at the themes in more detail.
At the Al Mousa Center, more than 15 galleries have come together with exhibitions. The participating galleries include Abstract Art Gallery, Ahlam Gallery, China Saudi Cultural Art Association, ERRM Art Gallery, Frame Art Gallery, Tequin Art Gallery and more.
JAX District will host three exhibitions, which explore the Kingdom’s changing identity and the importance of preserving visual culture. The artists featured include Do Ho Suh, Maha Malluh, Mohammad Alfaraj, Hazem Harb, Gregory Mahoney, Sultan bin Fahad and more.
Art Jameel showcases experimental film and video art. This presentation brings together pieces from local as well as regional artists. The artists include Ahaad Alamoudi, Hiwa K, Bouchra Khalili, Basim Magdy, Ahmed Mater and more. Plus, Abstract Horizons: Three Generations of Saudi Art will go on show.
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