Meet the voices shaping Riyadh’s artistic vision

Curators of Riyadh Art

From festival-wide artistic direction to program-specific curation, our curators bring diverse perspectives and deep expertise to the evolving narrative of Riyadh Art. Explore the individuals who have helped frame, interpret, and expand the city’s public art landscape. Use the filters to view by program and edition.

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Jury Panel of Riyadh Art

Our jury panels bring together leading curators, artists, scholars, and cultural experts who assess proposals, select participants, and uphold the standards of Riyadh Art’s open calls and exhibitions. Filter by program and edition to discover the voices behind the selection process.

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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    Maya Al Athel

    Maya Al Athel is a Saudi Arabian curator and cultural entrepreneur whose work focuses on the intersection of public engagement, cultural strategy, and curatorial…

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    Jumana Ghouth

    umana Ghouth is a Saudi curator and cultural strategist whose work centers on exhibition-making, institutional development, and cultural engagement. Based in Jeddah, she brings…

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    Hervé Mikaeloff

    Hervé Mikaeloff (b. 1968, France) is an independent curator and cultural advisor whose practice spans major institutions, private collections, and leading global brands. Based…

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    Dr Effat Abdullah Fadag

    Dr. Effat Abdullah Fadag is a Saudi artist, curator, and associate professor of fine arts based in Jeddah. A key figure in the early…

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    Jumana Ghouth

    umana Ghouth is a Saudi curator and cultural strategist whose work centers on exhibition-making, institutional development, and cultural engagement. Based in Jeddah, she brings…

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    Dr Effat Abdullah Fadag

    Dr. Effat Abdullah Fadag is a Saudi artist, curator, and associate professor of fine arts based in Jeddah. A key figure in the early…

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    Maya Al Athel

    Maya Al Athel is a Saudi Arabian curator and cultural entrepreneur whose work focuses on the intersection of public engagement, cultural strategy, and curatorial…

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    Hervé Mikaeloff

    Hervé Mikaeloff (b. 1968, France) is an independent curator and cultural advisor whose practice spans major institutions, private collections, and leading global brands. Based…

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