ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading real estate developer and PIF-owned giga project, continues its commitment as Foundation Partner of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, supporting its second edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale. The Biennale takes place from February 20 to May 24, 2024 at the JAX District, a creative district with industrial heritage in the historic town of Diriyah This is one of the largest contemporary art events in the Kingdom, expected to attract over 200,000 visitors through its 12-week run.
ROSHN’s continued partnership with the Diriyah Biennale Foundation as a Foundation Partner is part of numerous community-focused initiatives and contributions of ROSHN under its YUHYEEK Corporate Social Responsibility program, which leverages the group’s size and scale to actively contribute to elevating the quality of life in Saudi Arabia by supporting arts, culture, and other significant events in the Kingdom.
The Biennale is titled After Rain, which conjures an image of revitalization and renewal and captures the experience of rapid change and exciting growth that is taking place across Saudi Arabia today. The curatorial team is led by globally renowned curator Ute Meta Bauer as Artistic Director and joined by co-curators Rose Lejeune, Wejdan Reda, Anca Rujoiu, Ana Salazar, and adjunct curator Rahul Gudipudi.
The Biennale has invited 100 artists to showcase their work. 177 artworks — including 47 newly commissioned pieces — spread across 12,900 sqm into the surrounding courtyards and terraces of the JAX district. Public programs, which are open to all, complement this large-scale exhibition, with more than 30 workshops, talks, poetry readings, activations and performances, and 11 cinematic works by artists. Since April 2023, a year-long series of artist talks, workshops, and presentations of sound and performance art, titled Biennale Encounters.
ROSHN’s activations at the Biennale include a series of art-focused workshops and panels presented by local and international artists, researchers and professors focused on building cultural dialogue and strengthening knowledge exchange. ROSHN is also organising its signature live and interactive tree planting activation led by botanists and field specialists as part of the group’s wider Green Initiative to increase green cover and environmental awareness across the Kingdom.
Ghada AlRumayan, ROSHN’s Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, highlighted ROSHN’s commitment to supporting arts and culture in the Kingdom: “As a PIF-owned giga-project committed to fostering and enhancing creativity, innovation, and quality of life across different regions in the Kingdom, we recognise the profound impact of the arts on our society. We are thrilled to continue our commitment as Foundation Partner of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, supporting its second edition of the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale. This is a testament to our values of empowerment and opportunity by boosting the artistic and cultural landscape of Saudi Arabia in-line with Vision 2030’s vibrant society goals. All of us at ROSHN are excited to see the latest creations of these world-leading artists.”
ROSHN role as Foundation Partner of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation adds to the group’s wide-ranging portfolio of sponsored cultural and arts initiatives, including presenting and hosting of Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium, sponsorship of Al Bisht Al Hasawi Festival in Al Ahsa, and the Group’s annual participation and sponsorship of the Riyadh and Jeddah Book Fairs, and community partnership of the cultural talent tournament. These partnerships underscore ROSHN’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the Kingdom by fostering cultural engagement and dialogue, extending this dedication beyond ROSHN’s developments.
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