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Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale closes after bringing 68 artists to JAX District
Photography | Courtesy of SPA DIRIYAH, May 3— The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, titled “In Interludes and Transitions,” closed on May 2, 2026, after bringing together 68 artists from more than 37 countries at JAX District near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif. Organised by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, the exhibition featured more than 25 new commissions across 12,900 square meters of exhibition halls, courtyards and terraces, with scen
May 31 min read


Diriyah Biennale Foundation Wins Art Basel Award for Museum and Institutional Category
📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Art Basel Awards has named the Diriyah Biennale Foundation as a medalist in the Museum and Institution category in its 2026 cycle, recognizing the foundation as a "key platform for regional artistic development" and acknowledging its contribution to contemporary and Islamic arts globally. "The Diriyah Biennale Foundation has been committed to bringing together artists, communities, and ideas across geographies. This
Apr 191 min read


Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opens in JAX District, runs until May 2
SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The third edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale opened on Friday in the JAX District and will run until May 2, featuring 68 artists from 37 countries and more than 25 newly commissioned artworks under the theme “In Interludes and Transitions”. The biennale is being held near UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif. Aya Al-Bakree, chief executive of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, said this edition marks the
Feb 11 min read


JAX District Launches Culinary Initiative ‘JAX Flavors’ to Support Food Entrepreneurs in Riyadh
📷SPA Riyadh, September 11, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – JAX District, Saudi Arabia’s leading creative hub overseen by the Diriyah...
Sep 11, 20251 min read
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