Noor Riyadh 2025 Festival Locations and Curators Revealed

The Riyadh Art program, overseen by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, has announced the locations and artistic curators for the Noor Riyadh 2025 festival. The announcement was made at The Armory Show in New York City, attended by prominent artists, curators, and media professionals.

Unveiling the festival at this major international art platform highlights Riyadh’s growing cultural significance and commitment to fostering creativity through art.

Artistic curators for Noor Riyadh 2025 include Director of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo Mami Kataoka, curator and founder of the Beijing Art Lab Li Zhenhua, and Saudi curator Sara Almutlaq, recognized for her work at international events.

The festival will run from November 20 to December 6, 2025, featuring artworks themed “In the Blink of an Eye” across six locations: Al-Hukm Palace district, King Abdulaziz Historical Center, stc Metro Station, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Station, Public Investment Fund Tower, and JAX District. This initiative aims to connect Riyadh’s historical and modern landmarks, notably through the Riyadh Metro project, transforming the city into a vibrant canvas of light.

The festival will also include cultural events and guided tours to enhance visitor engagement. More information is available on the festival’s official website: https://riyadhart.sa/en/noor-riyadh.