Sculpting Stories from Stone in the Heart of Riyadh

Artists of Tuwaiq Sculpture

Tuwaiq Sculpture brings together local and international sculptors each year for a live sculpting symposium in Riyadh. Working side by side in a public setting, these artists transform raw stone into enduring works of art—inviting audiences to witness the artistic process in real time. This section honors the diverse voices and talents who have shaped the landscape of the city through form, gesture, and material.

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Works from Tuwaiq Sculpture

Each sculpture created through the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium becomes a permanent fixture in Riyadh’s urban fabric. These works stand as testaments to collaboration, cultural exchange, and the expressive power of stone. From minimalist forms to organic abstractions, the collection reflects the richness of global sculptural practice grounded in local context.

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Riyadh Art is a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s creative transformation—placing artists at the heart of urban life and cultural innovation. As one of the world’s largest public art initiatives, it supports both emerging and established creatives through commissions, collaborations, and international platforms. By investing in the creative economy and embedding art into the city’s fabric, Riyadh Art is building a sustainable ecosystem where artistic expression, cultural exchange, and economic growth thrive side by side.

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    Vankhade Sangam

    Vankhade Sangam (b. 1991, India) is a contemporary sculptor whose practice engages deeply with monumental heritage, power structures, and the material memory of stone.…

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    Door of Water

    Door of Water (2023) by Japanese sculptor Tatsumi Sakai is a contemplative work that explores the elemental force of water through abstract stone forms.…

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    Energy of Water

    Energy of Water (2023) by Vasilisa Chugunova captures the enduring power and subtle force of water through a dynamic stone composition. The sculpture features…

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    The Gate of Light

    In The Gate of Light (2023), Romanian artist Ana Maria Negară continues her conceptual exploration of time, presence, and transcendence through sculptural form. The…

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    Cosmic Messenger

    Cosmic Messenger (2021) by German sculptor Jo Kley invites viewers to consider sculpture as a language—a system of expression beyond words, rooted in form,…

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