Riyadh Art… The Capital's New Character.

Riyadh Art is one of the four major Riyadh projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, on the initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister—may God protect them—to achieve Saudi Vision 2030's goals of improving quality of life and strengthening the city's cultural and artistic dimensions.

What Is the Riyadh Art Project?

The project aims to transform Riyadh into an “open-air art gallery” blending authenticity and contemporary expression by placing more than 1,000 artworks throughout the capital. It goes beyond visual beauty, seeking to strengthen community interaction and make art part of everyday life for residents and visitors.

“Riyadh Art is an investment in creativity, aiming to unleash local and international talent to shape the future of the capital's cultural landscape.”

The Project's Strategic Objectives

Enriching quality of life: Transforming public spaces into attractive tourism and cultural destinations.

Supporting talent: Providing a platform for Saudi and international artists to display their work.

The cultural economy: Developing the creative economy and attracting investment in the arts sector.

Community cohesion: Strengthening connections between residents through art events and festivals.

Key Riyadh Art Programs and Initiatives

The project includes diverse programs across the entire city, most notably:

Cultural and Social Impact

Riyadh Art seeks to make Riyadh one of the world's most livable cities by contributing to:

Transforming residential neighborhoods, gardens, and parks into creative spaces.

Strengthening Riyadh's position as a global cultural destination on the contemporary art map.

Creating new jobs in the arts, design, and innovation sectors.

Source: This information was drawn from the official Saudi Vision 2030 website — Riyadh Art Project.