Celebrate her.
Ithra is known for always pushing the envelope.
The Aramco initiative is constantly on the prowl, giving the you something new, fun, and educational to do.
While the Saudi National Day celebrations just wrapped up at Ithra, you now have another reason to visit, Horizon in their Hands exhibition.
Running until Valentine’s Day, 2026 (yes, that long), the art show is all about celebrating Arab women creations from the 60s, 70s, and 80s that helped shape the cultural narratives of the Gulf region.
Ithra’s Horizon in their Hands exhibition 2025
Titled Horizon in their Hands: Women Artists from the Arab World (1960s–1980s), this powerful exhibition at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture shines a spotlight on 50 trailblazing Arab women whose work helped shape the region’s creative identity. Presented in collaboration with the Barjeel Art Foundation, the showcase revisits the vibrant decades of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, celebrating artists who blurred the lines between fine art and craft, and redefined what artistic expression could be.
Ithra’s Horizon in their Hands exhibition 2025 location
As mentioned earlier, the exhibition is located at the Ithra Museum in Dhahran.
Ithra’s Horizon in their Hands exhibition 2025 dates
The showcase will run until February 14, 2026, giving you ample time to learn more about your favorite pieces.
Ithra’s Horizon in their Hands exhibition 2025 ticketing
Tickets can be booked via the Ithra website. Ticket price is SAR35 per person, making it quite affordable.
What to expect at Ithra’s Horizon in their Hands exhibition 2025
Horizon in their Hands shines a spotlight on the creativity and influence of Arab women artists who transformed tradition and resourcefulness into powerful forms of expression. The exhibition celebrates their artistry across paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and intricate works crafted from glass, brass, and tapestry, each piece offering a fresh perspective shaped by unique cultural and personal stories. It’s a vibrant blend of styles and voices that reimagines modern Arab art history and highlights how women helped shape it.
Among the standout names are Safeya Binzagr and Mounirah Mosly from Saudi Arabia, Egypt’s Inji Efflatoun and Susan Hefuna, Morocco’s Chaibia Talal, and Palestine’s Vera Tamari. From early pioneers like Zeinab Abd El Hamid and Safia Farhat to contemporary talents such as Mariam Al Fakhro and Suad Al-Essa, the showcase reveals a rich timeline of artistic evolution across the Arab world.
For Ithra and the Barjeel Art Foundation, this collaboration is more than an exhibition, it’s a tribute to legacy, creativity, and connection. As Ithra’s museum head Farah Abushullaih notes, creativity is how we leave our mark, and this showcase is a powerful reminder of that. Through their joint efforts, both institutions aim to preserve these artists’ contributions and keep inspiring dialogue between generations across the region and beyond.
More art exhibits in Saudi
Horizon in their Hands in Ithra is part of the Kingdom’s vibrant art scene also found in other major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah. In Riyadh, the Saudi Coin Legacy exhibiton is on-going until December 2025. Noor Riyadh is also set to come back this November in the Saudi capital. Next year, art enthusiasts are looking forward to the Diriyah Art Biennale.
SAR35. Until Sat Feb 14, 2026. Ithara, Dharan, ithra.com.
