The sixth edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025, running from January 15 to February 24, has launched an engaging series of panel discussions and workshops as part of its Community Engagement Program. Designed to foster dialogue between artists and the public, this initiative offers an immersive exploration of art, highlighting its impact on urban landscapes and cultural identity.
Held at ROSHN Front under this year’s theme, “From Then to Now: Joy in the Struggle of Making,” the program reflects Tuwaiq Sculpture’s commitment to establishing Riyadh as a global center for art and creativity.
Inspiring Conversations on Public Art
The panel discussions bring together local artists, urban planners, and cultural experts to explore the evolving relationship between public sculptures and urban landscapes. These conversations highlight how sculptural art enhances city aesthetics, contributes to placemaking, and transforms public spaces into cultural landmarks that reflect the visual identity of Saudi cities.
Interactive Workshops for All Audiences
In addition to thought-provoking discussions, the Community Engagement Program offers a diverse lineup of hands-on workshops designed for students, families, and creative enthusiasts. Participants can engage in:
- Paper-Mache Workshop – A family-friendly session introducing sustainable art practices, where participants learn about recycling materials to create sculptural pieces.
- Natural Dyeing Workshop – An interactive experience teaching traditional techniques to extract pigments from plants and minerals for coloring sculptures.
By offering accessible, educational, and interactive experiences, these workshops encourage artistic exploration and cultural appreciation across all ages.
A Platform for Cultural Exchange and Creativity
The panel discussions and workshops serve as a dynamic platform for idea exchange, creative expression, and skill development, aiming to enhance cultural awareness and inspire new artistic perspectives. Through these initiatives, Tuwaiq Sculpture continues to expand the horizons of sculptural art, reinforcing its role in shaping cultural identity and engaging the community in meaningful ways.
Tuwaiq Sculpture is one of the flagship projects of Riyadh Art, one of the world’s largest public art programs. The initiative aspires to transform Riyadh into an “open-air gallery,” fostering creativity and enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike. This vision aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, positioning Riyadh as a global hub for art and culture.
About Tuwaiq Sculpture
Tuwaiq Sculpture is an annual sculpture symposium that brings local and international artists together to create public artworks in a live setting. Through an interactive program of workshops, school visits and talks, Tuwaiq Sculpture engages diverse communities and bolsters cultural exchanges. The symposium culminates in an on-site exhibition, with the sculptures enriching the Riyadh Art collection and later becoming a permanent feature of the Saudi capital’s urban fabric.
Part of Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture is a significant contributor to the Riyadh Art collection and the project’s goal of commissioning 1,000 public artworks to be displayed across the city. After each edition of the symposium, sculptures are permanently installed in key locations across the city, becoming an integral part of Riyadh’s urban fabric.
Tuwaiq Sculpture is a platform where local and international artists meet, collaborate and create large-scale public artworks in a live setting. The open format of the symposium allows the public to observe the creative process, participate in interactive workshops and discuss the history and future of public art, effectively contributing to the enrichment of the cultural scene in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since its inception in 2019, Tuwaiq Sculpture has engaged over 90 internationally renowned sculptors and thousands of visitors.
About Riyadh Art
Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, is on a 10-year mission to become one of the world’s most livable and competitive cities, a global center which is open for business and that welcomes the world. With a young and rapidly growing population of 7+ million residents, Riyadh is transforming into a vibrant and cosmopolitan metropolis.
Art and culture reflect the spirit of a city. That’s why the Riyadh Art project has been developed to turn the whole capital into a creative canvas – a gallery without walls – to enrich lives, ignite creative expression and kindle the creative economy. Riyadh Art is a demonstration of the open, accessible and creative transformation of the capital, where the exchange of ideas through creative expression develops a deeper sense of mutual understanding and respect.
The Riyadh Art project will have a positive impact on people, bringing everyday moments of joy to residents and visitors alike, while instilling a greater sense of civic pride and creating a more beautiful city for everyone to enjoy. It will also spark the development of the new creative economy and have a positive effect on attracting new businesses to invest in the city.
For more information about Riyadh Art and its initiatives, visit www.riyadhart.sa and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
Media Contact
Abdulrahman AlQarni | Marketing & Communications Director | Riyadh Art
email: [email protected]
For general enquiries: info@riyadhart
Download this release
Click here to view the full version.
