Riyadh Art
Public art project in Saudi Arabia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Riyadh Art is a public art project in Saudi Arabia. It is one of Riyadh’s four megaprojects launched by King Salman bin Abdulaziz in March 2019, and one of the largest public art projects in the world. It is overseen by the National Megaprojects Committee led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. The project is one of the initiatives that contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.[1]
Riyadh art الرياض آرت | |
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Location(s) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Founded | March 2019 |
Website | riyadhart |
Turning the Saudi Capital into an open-air art gallery, Riyadh Art will install more than 1,000 artworks and landmarks created by local and international artists across the city’s public spaces.[2] Annual art events are bringing additional creative experiences to Riyadh.[3]