A Lasting Legacy in the Landscape of Riyadh

Artists of the Permanent Collection

The Permanent Collection brings together visionary artists from around the world whose works have become part of Riyadh’s evolving identity. From monumental sculptures to poetic interventions, each artist in this collection contributes to a shared dialogue between culture, place, and time. This page celebrates those whose works now live permanently across the city—marking Riyadh’s transformation into a global capital for public art.

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Public Art That Shapes the City

Works in the Permanent Collection

Installed across parks, plazas, transit hubs, and cultural landmarks, the artworks in Riyadh Art’s Permanent Collection create a city-wide encounter with creativity. Each piece is a lasting contribution to the Kingdom’s cultural narrative—offering daily moments of reflection, curiosity, and connection.

About Riyadh Art

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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    Joel Shapiro

    Joel Shapiro (b. 1941, American) is a sculptor known for his pioneering contributions to contemporary abstraction. Emerging in the 1970s from the post-minimalist movement,…

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    Alexander Calder

    Alexander Calder (b. 1898, Lawnton, Pennsylvania, USA – d. 1976, New York, USA) was one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century,…

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    Zaman Jassim

    Zaman Jassim (b. 1971, Saudi Arabia) is a leading figure in contemporary Saudi art, recognized for his ability to fuse poetic abstraction with themes…

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    Robert Indiana

    Robert Indiana (b. 1928, New Castle, Indiana – d. 2018, Vinalhaven, Maine) was one of the most influential figures in American art from the…

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    Ugo Rondinone

    Ugo Rondinone (b. 1964, Switzerland) is an internationally renowned contemporary artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, painting, drawing, video, and immersive installation. Currently based…

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    Janey Waney

    Janey Waney (1969) is a monumental painted steel sculpture by Alexander Calder, one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century. Known for…

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    the sun

    the sun (2018) by Ugo Rondinone is a monumental aluminum sculpture painted in vibrant yellow, evoking both the physical presence and symbolic resonance of…

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    When The Moon is Full

    When the Moon is Full (2021) by Saudi artist Zaman Jassim is a contemplative installation that merges sound, light, text, and performance to evoke…

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    untitled

    Untitled (2024) by American sculptor Joel Shapiro is a dynamic, abstract bronze sculpture that explores balance, motion, and spatial tension. Composed of angular forms…

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