The Saudi Ministry of Culture, through the Visual Arts Commission, has partnered with China's UCCA to present Antenna, the first major solo exhibition in China by Saudi contemporary artist Ahmed Mater. The exhibition will run from March 8 to July 8, 2025, at UCCA Edge in Shanghai as part of the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025. Showcasing over 100 works, Antenna offers insight into Mater's artistic journey, reflecting on themes of heritage, modernity, and social change. A key figure in Saudi Arabia's contemporary art movement, Mater's work has been exhibited in major institutions worldwide, including a solo exhibition at Christie's London in July 2024, which drew international attention. The exhibition is one of several initiatives under the Saudi-Chinese Cultural Year 2025, aimed at fostering cultural exchange and strengthening artistic dialogue between the two countries. By introducing Mater's work to a new audience, the exhibition contributes to a broader understanding of Saudi contemporary art while reinforcing cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and China. — SG
