Arts & Culture

Pottery Painting Corner Brings Heritage Art to Arar Visitors | 📷SPA The interactive art corner in Arar highlighted local creativity, heritage-inspired design and the role of handmade crafts in preserving cultural memory. A traditional pottery and householdware painting corner attracted visitors at the first Badnah Tourism Diversity Forum in Arar, offering an interactive art experience that combined visual art with local heritage. The corner was presented by Saudi artist Shah

Riyadh Art Installs Two New Permanent Public Artworks in Capital RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Riyadh Art has installed two new permanent public artworks in the Saudi capital, expanding its citywide collection as part of efforts to integrate art into public spaces. The two works are “Running Beyond” by Italian artist Angelo Bonello and “Family Tree” by Indian artist Subodh Gupta, according to the Saudi Press Agency. “Running Beyond” has been installed on the

French-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi poses in front of the Olympic tapestry in Paris, France, on March 12, 2024.Benoit Tessier/Reuters PARIS, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — French-Iranian artist, author and women’s rights activist Marjane Satrapi, best known for the graphic novel memoir “Persepolis,” has died at 56, the Élysée Palace said on Thursday. The French presidency said Satrapi’s work “captivated a global audience” and described her as a major figure in French

Diriyah Biennale Foundation Shortlists Four Studios for AlMusalla Prize 2027 RIYADH, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Diriyah Biennale Foundation announced four architecture studios shortlisted for the AlMusalla Prize 2027, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The prize, launched in 2024, invites architects to reimagine spaces of worship through the design of an adaptable musalla for prayer and contemplation. The shortlisted studios are Al-Jawad Pike from the United King

Saudi Traditional Arts Institute Launches Najdi Doors Training Programm | Photography: SPA RIYADH, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The 18-month programme in Unayzah will train Saudi participants in traditional carpentry, Najdi decoration and the craft of making doors linked to the Kingdom’s architectural heritage. The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Wrth, has opened registration for a new cohort of its apprenticeship programme specialising in carpentry arts and Na

Sharjah Brings the Story of Mleiha to Warsaw International Book Fair | Photography: WAM BUCHAREST, June 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Polish edition was published by Sonia Draga Sp. z o.o. and launched during Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026. The event was held at Księgarnia Korekty bookstore in the Polish capital and brought together readers, publishers, cultural figures and media representatives. The programme expl

Saudi Handicrafts Featured at Kuala Lumpur Book Fair Pavilion | Photography: SPA KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi handicrafts section at the Kingdom’s pavilion at the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair 2026 is presenting traditional crafts from different regions of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The section is part of Saudi Arabia’s participation as guest of honor at the fair. The display includes Sadu weaving, Al-Bisht Al-Hasawi

Ithra to Launch Four-Day Eid Al-Adha Program With More Than 30 Events | Photography: SPA DAMMAM, May 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, known as Ithra, will launch a four-day Eid Al-Adha program starting on the second day of the holiday, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The program will run from May 28 to 31, corresponding to 11-14 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447, and will feature more than 30 cultural and entertainment events. The Sau

Director Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo, Camera d'Or award winner for the film "Ben'imana", director Cristian Mungiu, Palme d'Or award winner for the film "Fjord", next to cast members Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan and Tilda Swinton, Isabelle Huppert, Emmanuel Macchia and Valentin Campagne, co-winners of the Best Actor award winner for their roles in the film "Coward", Isaach De Bankole, Jury member of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Directors Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calv

Diriyah's UNESCO-listed At-Turaif District hosts International Museum Day with palace storytelling, architectural sketching and museum conservation workshops | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 21 — The Diriyah Gate Development Authority concluded its International Museum Day celebrations at At-Turaif Historical District, with cultural programmes and activities focused on heritage, architecture and museum practices. The events included “Tours and Stories from Diriyah’s Palaces,” a

Diriyah Art Futures launches Art Futures Camp for teenage digital artists | Photography: SPA RIYADH, May 20 — Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) has launched the inaugural edition of Art Futures Camp 2026, a three-week programme focused on digital art and new media for teenage creatives, SPA reported. The camp, scheduled to run from June 28 to July 16 in Riyadh, will bring together 14 Arabic-speaking participants aged between 14 and 18 to explore digital art under the guidance of indu

Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Introduces Sharjah Design Council and New Global Design Initiative | Photography: WAM SHARJAH, May 20 — Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Head of the Sharjah Creative Quarter, has issued a decision establishing the Sharjah Design Council, WAM reported. The council will be followed by the launch of Sharjah Design Days, a specialised platform bringing together designers, creatives and specialists from around the wor