Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster of Foster + Partners, the museum’s design embodies the heritage of the UAE which is at the forefront of its sustainable design.

Twelve sand structures stand against the mountain backdrop, shaped to echo ancient vessels, necklaces, or stones once used in everyday life throughout earlier civilizations.

Mehdi Vishkai’s work invites us to pause—not just before the image, but within ourselves. This painting is not merely a representation of a face; it is a mirror reflecting psychological, social, and perhaps even historical conditions. Subdued greens suggest a life stilled, while deep blues echo…

The exhibition bringing together sixteen artists whose works reflect the evolving aesthetics of contemporary art in the Middle East.

A Burst of Emotion in Color and Motion — A Mystical Narrative Rendered in Painterly Action.

In an age where anxiety and psychological fatigue have become collective traits, we need more than ever to find refuge in something that transcends logic—something created not for profit, but for meaning. If there is still a place left for solace and salvation, without a doubt, that place is art.

Historic Jeddah now features 14 international art installations integrated into its visual landscape as part of joint efforts by the Ministry of Culture and the Jeddah Mayoralty to revitalize the area and showcase its cultural identity.