Saudi Royal Institute of Traditional Arts Launches Saudi-British Art Campaign
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts has launched a Saudi-British art campaign today, Wednesday, which brings together Saudi arts and the arts of the United Kingdom, reported Al Arabiya. It aims to present Saudi traditional arts and introduce them locally and internationally, under the title “Two Kingdoms’ Heritage”.
The campaign aims to highlight the traditional arts of the two countries and the similarities and differences between them. Saudi and British craftsmen are participating in many events which are taking place in Riyadh on May 14-15, as part of the “The Great Futures” initiative.
On May 16, the events will move to the Victoria and Albert Museum in the British capital, London, before returning back to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, at the institute’s headquarters on May 18.
The campaign embodies the institute’s ongoing efforts to celebrate traditional arts in the Kingdom and highlight them in all local and international forums.
Royal Institute of Traditional Arts’ Contributions
The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts is offering multiple workshops on wood art, “Najdi doors,” and a live show of Al-Sadu art, in addition to displaying community artwork in King Abdullah Financial District “CAFD” in Riyadh.
In cooperation with Generation 2030, the institute participates in the London Crafts Week, which showcases handicrafts at the historic Victoria and Albert Museum, through a workshop on the art of making wooden doors.
Concerning the British arts, the institute is hosting at its headquarters in the Al-Fouta district in Riyadh the British artist Harriet Frances. She will conduct an integrated workshop on the art of jewelry embroidery, to give those interested in arts and design the opportunity to learn about art from a different culture.
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