AD-DIRIYAH — Artworks of 27 artists from Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are on display at the From Within art exhibition in the in Ad-Diriyah Industrial Zone. The exhibition was opened on Sunday by Hamid Bin Mohammed Fayez, vice minister of culture, in the presence of art and culture enthusiasts. The exhibition will run until Dec. 26. The artworks in the exhibition deal with the relationship between man and architecture and how one can affect the other, and they also explore human experiences over time, and the nature of society reflecting on patterns of architecture. From Within exhibition includes a variety of artworks in many mediums: Paintings, sculptures, videos, and installations that raise questions about the relationship between architecture and human behavior, and how human experiences and the nature of society reflect on the substance of civilization development. From Within is a part of the Quality of Life initiatives which is one of the programs that are designed to achieve the Kingdom's 2030 Vision. It is also part of a comprehensive plan developed by the Ministry of Culture to transform Ad-Diriyah into a contemporary arts area exhibiting art from the Kingdom and across the globe. The exhibition emphasizes the role of the ministry in supporting high-level artistic and cultural activities. The exhibition also highlights the ministry's pursuit to open doors for artists to showcase their talent and creativity to local and international audiences.
