Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale hosts array of activities

Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale hosts array of activities

Muhammad Yusuf, Diriyah Biennale Foundation (DBF), has announced its ongoing activities as part of the public programme for the inaugural Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale (DCAB, Dec. 11 — Mar. 11, 2022). Open for the public, the fest is being held in the JAX district of Diriyah, Riyadh. An array of activities from talks and panels featuring artists and international experts, to fun experiences for families and children, ensures that the Biennale is a hub of arts-related engagement and learning. DCAB’s programme is designed to inspire creative dialogue across cultures, while benefiting the local ecosystem and laying the foundation for long-lasting audience engagement. It draws inspiration from art and culture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond, facilitating educational explorations, the sharing of knowledge and best practices with access to leading voices in the field. Commenting on the way the Biennale programme was designed, Aya Al-Bakree, CEO of DBF, said: “We are excited to welcome all audiences to the Biennale and to invite them to explore visual culture from Saudi Arabia and beyond. Aya Al-Bakree, CEO of Diriyah Biennale Foundation. “Our programmes are a crucial part of that invitation and have been designed to provide an inclusive and empowering experience