Riyadh: The Museums Commission in Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Wednesday the fourth edition of the International Biennial of Contemporary Art of the South (BIENALSUR) at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA) in JAX District, Diriyah, under the theme "Let’s Play: A Labyrinth of Options," aiming to strengthen cultural dialogue between the Kingdom and the world through contemporary art.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the exhibition will run until December 31, under the supervision of BIENALSUR Artistic Director Diana Wechsler, and features the participation of 26 artists from inside and outside the Kingdom.
This year’s edition coincides with the 10th anniversary of BIENALSUR, which began at the Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero (UNTREF) in Buenos Aires with the support of UNESCO. Over the past decade, the biennial has expanded to more than 70 cities and 140 cultural institutions worldwide.
The Saudi edition contributes to advancing the mission of SAMoCA to empower Saudi talents, promote cultural exchange, and broaden access to contemporary art across the Kingdom.
Through this event, the Saudi Arabia's Museum of Contemporary Art continues to establish itself as a leading national platform for modern art and a bridge for creative exchange between artists in the Kingdom and around the world. It reflects the Museums Commission’s commitment to supporting Saudi artists and enhancing their international presence, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a thriving cultural society and a sustainable creative economy.
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