Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025: Symposium opens for live sculpting, panel discussions, workshops, and educational activities

• Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025 Symposium runs from January 15 to February 8.
• Booking is now available for live sculpting, panel talks, workshops, and educational trips.
• An Exhibition will showcase the 30 completed sculptures from February 12 to February 24, 2025.

Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and Riyadh Art are pleased to announce the 6th edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture, a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange. Taking place from January 15 to February 8, 2025, at Roshn Front, the Symposium will feature live sculpting by 30 artists from 23 countries, offering visitors a front-row seat to the artistic process.

Under the theme “From Then to Now: Joy in the Struggle of Making,” this year’s symposium highlights the transformative journey of artistic creation. Visitors can immerse themselves in an engaging public program, which includes 11 panel discussions, 4 one-on-one conversations, 10 public workshops, 6 masterclasses, and 34 educational trips.

The public program explores diverse topics such as the role of public art in urban spaces, sustainable sculpting techniques, and advanced practices like kinetic sculpture design. Guided tours and educational trips further enhance the experience, providing opportunities for visitors of all ages to connect with artists and their work.

Curated by Sebastian Betancur-Montoya and Dr. Manal Al-Harbi, Tuwaiq Sculpture 2025 celebrates the artistry, resilience, and cultural significance of sculpture. Speaking about the event, Sebastian Betancur-Montoya said, “Through this year’s symposium, we honor the timeless beauty of creation and invite everyone to engage with its profound impact.”

Following the symposium, the completed sculptures will be showcased in a public exhibition from February 12 to 24, 2025, before being permanently installed across Riyadh as part of the city’s growing public art collection.

Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium recognizes artistic practices as integral to the cultural identity of cities and essential to collective well-being. In a period of rapid transformation exemplified by Riyadh’s dynamic growth, Tuwaiq Sculpture serves as a placemaking anchor for the present and an enduring testament to the city’s creative legacy. Through public artworks, cultural exchange, and creative expression, the symposium contributes to shaping Riyadh’s urban landscape and fostering dialogue around art and urban development.

As a flagship initiative of Riyadh Art, Tuwaiq Sculpture plays a key role in transforming Riyadh into a “gallery without walls”—enriching lives, sparking creativity, and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Launched in 2019 as one of the four initial Mega Projects under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and led by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC), Riyadh Art has showcased over 500 artworks by local and international artists, hosted 6,000 events, and engaged over 6 million visitors. It positions Riyadh as a global hub for contemporary art and culture while embedding creativity into the city’s public life.

For more details, visit: https://riyadhart.sa/en/tuwaiq-sculpture.

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