Photos| "An inevitable fantasy"..A global Saudi cultural experience in Venice, Italy

It will continue until November 22, 2026, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts aimed at strengthening the Saudi cultural presence on the global scene, and expanding the horizons of cultural exchange with various countries of the world.

The pictures showed the interaction of visitors to the exhibition "An inevitable fantasy" In Venice, in visual harmony with its breathtaking exhibits.

An artistic and cognitive experience

The exhibition presents an artistic and cognitive experience that explores the relationship between maps, arts and history, through a selection of historical and contemporary maps and plans.

In addition to artistic works specialized in the art of maps (cartography), reflecting the development of this science over the ages and its transformations as a tool for documentation, knowledge and visual expression.

He participates in supervising the exhibition. Arab and foreign curators, in a move that reflects the international character of the event, and gives visitors an opportunity to see multiple visions linking geography, history, and visual arts within an integrated cultural experience.

Rare maps and collectibles

The exhibition includes rare maps and collectibles borrowed from international collections dating back to the Middle Ages and the beginning of the modern era, along with artifacts dating back to the first century AD, and decorative manuscripts from the eighteenth century from the Arabian Peninsula, revealing the depth of The commercial and cultural ties that contributed to shaping the region’s history and cultural identity.

The exhibition also takes its visitors on a journey through regions and regions that have witnessed continuous transformations over time, displaying historical maps extending from the thirteenth century until the modern era, to provide a visual and cognitive reading of how human perceptions of the world were formed, and the associated beliefs, myths and scientific knowledge.

The exhibition highlights the map as more than just a geographical tool, as it re-presents it as a cultural and artistic document documenting the transformations of the place. And identity, and combines scientific accuracy and creative sense, within the framework of a visual narrative that reflects the development of societies and the movement of history.

Venice International Art Biennale 2026

The organization of this event comes in conjunction with the Kingdom’s participation in the “Venice International Art Biennale 2026” exhibition, within the framework of a cultural strategy that seeks to consolidate the presence of Saudi culture in the most prominent international forums, and to introduce the international public to the cultural and civilizational heritage of the Kingdom.

And continues Through these initiatives, the Ministry of Culture supports the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, by investing in soft power and promoting international cultural exchange, which contributes to building bridges of civilizational communication with different peoples and cultures.