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Abdullah bin Abdul-Muhsin is a Saudi citizen who loves to draw. His passion for drawing grabbed the attention of many people in Saudi Arabia. His hobby started since he was a little kid in elementary school. Meanwhile, Abdullah is an average citizen who works as a security man in night…
Art in Saudi has started in the recent decades. Before, there were no galleries and exhibitions, but things have changed. Saudi artists have started their activities to express themselves and deliver their messages to the society. Here are 10 of its most exciting and pioneering artists and where to see…
During the time of Corona, many people and businesses are getting affected. Artists, for instance, have delayed their artwork, canceled their exhibits, and stopped their sale cycles. However, many artists have decided to make their art as a way for social awareness in such a time. Art is the way…
Most countries are declaring curfew as a precaution to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading. So, people are staying home and practicing most of their activities indoor. Artists mostly chose to take it as an advantage to invest in their art instead of spending their time in other activities. Artists -who…
Following a meeting of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee held in Bahrain last July, the Al-Ahsa oasis in Saudi Arabia which covers 8,544 hectares making it the largest oasis in the world, was one of nineteen sites around the world to be awarded world heritage status (see the August 2018 issue…
For many of the world’s 1.8 billion muslims, the month of Ramadan represents an opportunity to try to partially detach themselves from the world and devote themselves to fasting, reciting the Koran, prayer and acts of charity. Each year, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) holds a photography contest around…
Modern Saudi film is evolving rapidly to include diverse, innovative and uniquely Saudi visual narratives, drawing on its deep historical cultures as well as contemporary life, and creating a new generation of young filmmakers passionate about sharing their stories. “We have a new generation of Saudi tastemakers and influencers, devoted…
The prime movers behind the new museum are Moroccan art collectors Alami Lazraq and his 29-year-old son, Othman Lazraq, and their charitable association Fondation Alliances. Under the directorship of Othman, MACAAL is home to the Lazraq family’s private collection of contemporary African art, amassed over the past 40 years. Founded…
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