Tuwaiq Sculpture 2024
DESCRIPTION
The 5th edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture unfolds under the theme Dimensions of Movement which explores concepts of progress, modernity and the ever-expanding horizons of human aspiration.
As is customary, Tuwaiq Sculpture extended an invitation, through an open call, to both local and international sculptors, to propose innovative ideas for large-scale public artworks. These submissions were meticulously evaluated by a jury panel of experts and artists invited to Riyadh, to bring their artistic visions to life as majestic sculptures.
Tuwaiq Sculpture announced the open call, inviting local and international sculptors to submit proposals for original, large-scale public artworks, resulting in over 650 submissions from 84 countries.
The jury panel of experts evaluated each submission based on six criteria: Artist Experience, Concept Presentation, Relevance, Artistic Approach, Originality, Technique and Style.
The Jury Panel for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2024 included: Marek Wolynski, a specialist in large-scale projects and cross-sector partnerships, who returns as Executive Curator following his successful stint in the same role for the 4th edition; Dr. Khulod Albugami, a sculptor and Assistant Professor at the College of Art and Design at Princess Nourah University; Nojoud Alsudairi, Co-founder of Syn Architects, an artist and architect whose practice focuses on identities rooted in urban contemporary Saudi culture; Dr. Fahad Aljebreen, a sculptor and Assistant Professor at the College of Art Education in King Saud University; and Sebatiano Barassi, a curator and art historian who has held curatorial positions at the Courtauld Gallery, the University of Cambridge and the Henry Moore Foundation in the UK.
30 Artists from 20 countries were selected for the 5th edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture themed ‘Dimensions of Movement’. In addition to forging collaboration with international sculptors, Tuwaiq Sculpture focuses on developing local talent. In this edition, a third of the participating artists come from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
10am – 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm every day of the week except Sundays.
Free and open to the public.
Over 23 days, from January 14 to February 8, 30 international and local artists will sculpt live – forming and creating public artworks from huge blocks of Saudi Arabian granite.
Members of the public are invited to see the sculptors in action at Riyadh Front between 10 am and 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm every day of the week except Sundays to experience the artworks taking shape and to observe the artistic process. Tickets and advance booking are not required to see the live sculpting – just ‘rock’ up!
Free and open to the public.
The 30 completed stone sculptures will be exhibited at ROSHN Front at an exhibition which is open to all from 12 February to 24 February, with on-site tours available every day. Tickets and advance booking are not required to see the exhibition.
After Tuwaiq Sculpture 2024 is concluded, the sculptures will join those from the previous year’s symposia and will be permanently relocated across the city, enriching the Riyadh Art collection.
During Tuwaiq Sculpture festival there will be community engagement activities and events, including 30 interactive workshops, 15 panel discussions and over 40 school and university visits for everyone to enjoy. Taking place at ROSHN Front, the activities for the public program explore ideas within architecture, sculpture, and general art and design.
Check out the events page for more information and to book your ticket (free).
