“Noor Al Riyadh” explores the dimensions of art and culture in a series of dialogue sessions

The Jax neighborhood witnessed a diverse series of dialogue sessions within the community partnership program for the Noor Riyadh 2024 celebration, which is held under the slogan “Between the Pleiades and the Pleiades,” with the aim of exploring the dimensions of art and culture from a multiple perspective addressed by an elite group of artists, curators, specialists, and cultural experts, as well as those interested in art and culture.
The sessions covered various topics, including: the future of public art and the role of cooperation in promoting creativity at the regional and Gulf levels, in addition to the importance of cultural institutions in supporting the artistic and cultural movement and enhancing communication between generations and communities.

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The dialogue sessions on the first day dealt with the symbolic relationship between the “Pleiades” the earth and the “Pleiades” the sky and the impact of this relationship on the symbolic and practical aspects of the celebration. The deep ties that arose between them and the participating artists and the artworks were also discussed, as both curators and artists benefited from exchanging views. Different and diverse views, which allowed the artworks to develop to highlight the slogan of celebration and the diversity of artistic opinions.

In the second session, “The Future of Public Art,” the topic of the creative process of designing public art and the importance of its compatibility with the public in enhancing community participation and consolidating cultural identity was reviewed. The artists also shared their visions on how public art projects inspire collective experiences, communicate with audiences, and contribute to forming an identity. Public places.

Creative communities

The session also emphasized the ability of public art to seamlessly integrate with the surrounding environment, relying on technology, environmental harmony, and narrative approaches to interact with the public at different levels.

The sessions resumed with a dialogue on building creative communities through creative cooperation, the role of music and artistic performances in promoting cultural innovation, the importance of building sustainable networks to support creative people, and providing spaces for dialogue and education.

The role of cultural institutions

The sessions concluded with a dialogue on the role of cultural institutions in the twenty-first century and emphasizing the importance of museums and cultural institutions as platforms for inspiration and learning, especially for younger generations, by enhancing their understanding of cultural heritage and inspiring them to explore its various dimensions.

It is noteworthy that the Noor Riyadh 2024 dialogue sessions are an incubating platform for opinions and intellectual and cultural exchange. It also enhances Riyadh’s position as a global destination for art and creativity, and combines creativity and critical thinking, which inspires participants to explore new horizons in art and society.

Promoting cultural awareness

The Community Partnership Program also offers workshops that were launched during the period from November 28 to December 14, providing a unique opportunity to interact with works of art, hone creative skills, and enhance cultural awareness, which deepens the participants’ experience and enriches their connection with art and culture in the capital, in addition to a number of family activities and guided tours.
For more information about the community partnership program, visit the official website of Noor Al Riyadh.