Riyadh Art Unveils Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium 2025 with 30 Artists from 23 Countries

The Riyadh Art Program has announced the participating artists for the 6th Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium. The event, set to take place at ROSHN Waterfront (RWF), will run from January 15 to February 8, 2025, under the theme “From Time to Time: The Pleasure of the Journey in Its Difficulties.” A follow-up exhibition showcasing the completed sculptures will be held from February 12 to 24, 2025.

A flagship project of the Riyadh Art Program, launched on March 19, 2019, the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium seeks to foster artistic and cultural exchange through community partnerships, workshops, panel discussions, and various activities. It also aims to integrate artistic practices into the cultural landscape of Riyadh.

The registration period for the symposium’s sixth edition drew significant global interest, with more than 750 applications submitted from 80 countries. An independent committee of art and sculpture experts evaluated the submissions, ultimately selecting 30 artists from 23 countries to create public art sculptures using locally sourced stones, further enriching Riyadh’s cultural fabric.

The sixth edition will be curated by architect and artist Sebastián Betancur-Montoya and sculpture specialist Dr. Manal Al-Harbi. Betancur-Montoya remarked, “We celebrate the constant challenges faced by artists this year. These challenges are a major source of inspiration, allowing everyone to create a legacy that bridges the past, present, and future in innovative and humane ways.”