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Saudi art exhibition kicks off in Los Angeles

Saudi art exhibition kicks off in Los Angeles
An old man puts his hand on a carpet. Silver rings and henna were part of the Saudi traditions – Nasir Al-Nasir. (Supplied)
Updated 03 April 2018

Saudi art exhibition kicks off in Los Angeles

Saudi art exhibition kicks off in Los Angeles

Saudi Art Days, an exhibition at Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles that starts on April 2, aims to provide an insight into the Kingdom’s rapidly changing society, and to strengthen US-Saudi cultural relations.
The three-day event, which coincides with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to the US, is an initiative of the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra).
The center aims to support creative young Saudi artists, and to enable them to publicize and distribute their work locally and internationally.
On the exhibition’s agenda, there are three main programs. The Saudi film industry evening will screen 13 Saudi films and hold discussions between Saudi filmmakers and notable directors, writers and critics.
The second event is a photography exhibition under the theme: “The Kingdom of Colors.” It will promote photographs taken via conventional photography and phone cameras by 16 Saudi artists to illustrate the many layers, flavors and fabrics of the Kingdom.
The Video Art pavilion will be held following the photography exhibition, presenting the artwork and ideas of five Saudi artists.