30 artists from 23 countries at the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Forum 2025

The “Riyadh Art” program announced the names of the artists participating in the sixth edition of the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Forum, which is being held at the Roshan Front under the slogan “From Time to Time: The Joy of the Journey in Its Difficulties” during the period from January 15 to February 8, 2025, in addition to the accompanying exhibition that includes The sculptures will be in their final form from February 12 to February 24, 2025.
The Tuwaiq International Sculpture Forum, one of the projects of the “Riyadh Art” program, which is one of Riyadh’s major projects launched on March 19, 2019, aims to create a community platform for artistic and cultural exchange through community partnership programs, workshops, dialogue sessions, and various activities. It also enhances artistic practices. As an essential part of the cultural fabric of cities.

Tuwaiq International Sculpture Forum

The registration period witnessed a wide turnout to participate in the sixth edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Forum, by receiving more than 750 applications for participation from 80 countries around the world. Participation applications were evaluated by an independent committee of experts and specialists in the field of art and sculpture, and 30 artists representing 23 countries were selected. To participate in the manufacture of public art sculptures using stones from the Kingdom to be part of the cultural artistic scene of the capital.
Participating in the sixth edition of the forum is curator Sebastien Bettencourt Montoya, an artist in the architectural field, and curator Dr. Manal Al-Harbi, a specialist in sculpture.
Tuwaiq Sculpture Curator Sebastien Bettencourt Montoya said: “This year we celebrate the constant challenges faced by the artist, which constitute a major source of inspiration, enabling everyone to create a legacy that connects the past to the present and the future in innovative, humane ways.”

Riyadh Art Program

It is noteworthy that the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Forum aims to encourage artists from all over the world to create distinguished works of art that contribute to spreading creativity throughout the capital through the cooperation of artists from different cultures and backgrounds.
The sixth edition includes interactive workshops, school visits, panel discussions and many accompanying events that will be announced via social media platforms and the official website of the Riyadh Art Program.