Riyadh: The Misk Art Institute, part of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk Foundation), will launch the ‘Art Across the Arabian Gulf’ exhibition tomorrow at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh. Featuring over 70 artists and more than 150 artworks, the exhibition showcases the region’s cultural trajectory during a pivotal historical phase.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the exhibition will run until March 31, 2026, highlighting Gulf art development through five themes: cultural heritage and development, seafarer heritage, resilience, abstraction and textual expression, and materiality and experimentation. Visitors will explore diverse visual languages that emerged during significant transformations and how these experiences shaped artistic identities and fostered cultural dialogue.

The exhibition presents a rare collection that maps the artistic evolution of the region over five decades, from the pre-oil era to urbanization and cultural shifts. It reflects the Arabian Gulf’s cultural memory amid rapid modernization, exploring shared symbols like maritime trade, pearl diving, and migration.

The event reaffirms the Misk Art Institute’s commitment to making art accessible and inclusive, showcasing the contributions of Saudi artists within the global artistic narrative.