Riyadh Art has launched an open call for the seventh edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture, scheduled for January and February 2026 under the theme 'Traces of What Will Be.' The open call runs from August 27 to October 1, 2025, inviting sculptors worldwide to submit proposals for a live sculpting experience in Riyadh. Twenty-five artists will be selected to create original works that will be permanently installed across the city. An international curatorial team has been announced: U.K.-based Sarah Staton, German-born Rut Blees Luxemburg, and Saudi artist Lulwah Al Homoud. The edition introduces two new sculpting categories—Granite + Stainless Steel Integration and Reclaimed Metal—and selected artists receive an honorarium plus travel and accommodation support.
This initiative matters because it continues to transform Riyadh into a global hub for public art and cross-cultural exchange, building on a legacy that has already welcomed over 150 artists. The permanent installations, including 35 works at King Abdulaziz Historical Center, enrich the city's public art collection and reinforce Saudi Arabia's cultural ambitions under the broader Riyadh Art program. The symposium connects communities through sculpture and positions Riyadh as a capital of creativity and civic engagement on the international stage.