Museums in Saudia Arabia are being developed by a growing body of professionals that manage institutes, curate exhibitions, and deliver community engagement. Laila Al-Faddagh, head of the National Museum in Riyadh, Shahad al Tukhaim, Riyadh Art community engagement manager and Aya Albakree, CEO of the newly established Ad-Diriyah Biennale Foundation discuss their work in the Saudi contemporary art scene and consider the role museums can play in the cultural life of the nation.
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Museums in Saudia Arabia are being developed by a growing body of professionals that manage institutes, curate exhibitions, and deliver community engagement. Laila Al-Faddagh, head of the National Museum in Riyadh, Shahad al Tukhaim, Riyadh Art community engagement manager and Aya Albakree, CEO of the newly established Thunaiyat Ad-Diriyah Foundation discuss their work in the Saudi contemporary art scene and consider the role museums can play in the cultural life of the nation.
Speakers: Laila Al-Faddagh, Shahad al Tukhaim, Aya Albakree
Moderator: Tara Al Dughaither
26 Mar, 2021 — 26 Mar, 2021
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Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium (TISS) will consist of 20 sculptors from around the world coming together to produce a series of permanent public sculptures. The 22-day Symposium (10th November– 2nd December 2021) is a platform for international and Saudi artists to create public sculptures in a live setting. The work will be on view for 5 days at the end of the Symposium (2nd – 6th December 2021) before moving to various outdoor locations across the city.
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