The seventh edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture symposium has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Titled "Traces of What Will Be," the month-long event features 25 international artists creating large-scale, site-specific sculptures in a public, live-sculpting phase. The open-air exhibition showcases works made from local stone and reclaimed materials, responding to themes of memory, sustainability, and the relationship between humans and their environment.
The event underscores Riyadh's significant cultural transformation and investment in public art. By adding the new sculptures to the permanent collection of Riyadh Art, the symposium has a lasting impact on the city's landscape, joining over 60 previous works. It fosters international artistic dialogue, public engagement through workshops and tours, and positions Riyadh as a growing hub for contemporary art in the region.