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World Art Day .. The Kingdom is moving at a constant steady step towards globalization

Huge productions and theaters full of artwork, acting workshops, writing and exhibitions of sculpture .. This is how the Kingdom took its way towards a comprehensive artistic renaissance that combines intellectual and ideological creativity, and on the International Day of Art emerges “today” the most important features of Saudi stations towards a Saudi artistic renaissance.
Today, the Saudi art scene is rich and supported by the Kingdom’s 2030 vision, which made culture and arts an essential pillar of development.
With this momentum, Saudi art meets the International Day of Art, which was approved by UNESCO on April 15 of each year, to celebrate the role of art in promoting creativity, cultural dialogue and education development..

Riyadh season and artistic momentum

The Riyadh season is the main interface to show Saudi art, and this highlights through the numbers it has achieved during the past years.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Counselor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al -Sheikh, announced that the number of visitors to the fifth edition of the “Riyadh season” reached 20 million visitors, for the first time in its history since its inception in 2019, which reflects the unprecedented demand for the activities of the unique diversity that it offers.
The season has a special reputation that makes its regions an essential station for the visitors of Riyadh from inside and outside the Kingdom, where he continues to attract visitors with high intensity, so its various regions witness a heavy presence, especially in “Boulevard World”, “Bolivard City”, and “Boulevard Ren Way”, which allows exceptional entertainment experiences that include artistic and musical performances, and the latest international games, along with restaurants, along with restaurants, along with restaurants, along with restaurants, along with restaurants And cafes that offer the finest foods of different cultures.

Great events

The major events, such as boxing and martial arts, Al -Badel Padel and others competitions, also witnessing a remarkable turnout, in addition to artistic concerts that host a group of distinguished stars and public.
The season’s skipping a barrier of 20 million visitors to its position as one of the largest recreational events in the world, while continuing to provide new and innovative experiences that enhance Riyadh’s position as a global destination for entertainment.

The art of the Kingdom “.. an exhibition that tells our story to the world

exhibition The art of the Kingdom, “one of the most prominent Saudi artistic initiatives, which was launched by the Museums Authority to introduce the world to the contemporary Saudi artistic scene.
His tour began in Brazil in conjunction with the summit of the twentieth, then moved to the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art in the Jax neighborhood of Riyadh, and concludes at the end of 2025 in the Chinese National Museum in Beijing, with the participation of 17 Saudi artists who present works that reflect the memory of the country and its cultural diversity.

Traditional arts .. renewed identity

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts was established in 2020, headed by an honorary chairman of His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to preserve and develop the arts that reflect the Kingdom’s heritage, such as calligraphy, fabric, sculpture, and embroidery. The institute is working to train craftsmen and creators, highlight these arts locally and globally, through educational programs, cultural partnerships, and initiatives such as Inheritance of Saudi ArabiaWhich links heritage to public space.

Royal Art Complex

Within the King Salman Park project in Riyadh, the Royal Academy of Arts is formed as one of the most prominent features of art and future culture in the Kingdom. The complex includes an institute for arts, a museum of cultures, a national theater, a cinema, a specialized library, and a space for sculpture and live shows, to be a platform for creativity and interaction between artists and the public.

Royal Art Complex

Documenting Saudi sculpture

The Ministry of Culture was keen to support artistic history by granting the history of Saudi art that started in 2023, with the aim of documenting the development of local arts and studying its intellectual and aesthetic trends. The creative activities also continue to enhance the artistic movement, such as the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Forum, which hosted in its sixth edition of 2025 more than 30 artists from 23 countries, offering live sculpting experiences and rich interactive programs for the public.

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