Here are some common thoughts you must’ve had as an art newbie. No need to fear, you are in fact a very normal human being. We gathered some advice from art experts to help tackle these doubting ideas.
Why should I even bother with art?
Art is a part of everyones daily life; only it takes on different forms and is present in different areas.Rashed Al Shashai, Installation Artist
Will it be worth going to an artsy event?
From fashion to street-art – there are numerous outlets for artistic minds. We have so much creativity within the Saudi art scene…that’s an exciting opportunity both for the artists and the audience.Farida Ibrahim of Gallery One
Should I do something before attending anything artistic?
Try to understand a little about the artwork or the artist before attending exhibitions. Such prior knowledge will provide insights into the works and help you understand the context of the art piece.Farida Ibrahim of Gallery One
How on Earth is this art? But wait, I actually like it!
Some people think art is complicated, but art is not about what you see all the time, it’s about what you feel. Some artworks may look like scribbles to you, but may give you the deepest of feelings, so it’s not necessarily what you see, it’s about what you grasp with your heart.Qaswara Hafez of Hafez Gallery
Hey, this art thing is cool. For next time, I want to look like I know what’s going on for real.
Go to galleries, familiarize yourself with the artists and their work and don’t forget to check out the gallery’s agenda.Qaswara Hafez of Hafez Gallery
Now that we have lured you into reading this, check out the Jeddah Art Week schedule and plan your art adventure.
See you there.
Exhibitions to Look Out For:
| Title | Details | Date | Location | Timings |
| Opening of “The Earth and Ever After” | An exhibition commissioned by SAC, curated by Mona Khazindar and Hamza Serafi Instagram: thesaudiartcouncil |
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | Gold Moor Mall, Gate 2, Al Zahra Dist. | 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. |
| Al Hangar Exhibition | Thursday, February 11, 2016 | Corner of Nahda St. and Nahdat Al Adab | 6:30 p.m. | |
| Athr Visit | Contemporary art and project spaces exhibitions opening. Instagram: athrart |
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 5th Floor office towers, Serafi Mega Mall, Tahlia St. | 7:30 p.m. |
| “Show Me The Light” Exhibition | Ayman Yossri Daydban Solo Exhibition Instagram: athrart |
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | Athr Gallery, Serafi Mall, Tahlia St. | |
| “The Whole Truth” Exhibition | Lawrence Abu Hamdan Solo Exhibition Instagram: athrart |
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | Athr Gallery, Serafi Mall, Tahlia St. | |
| Tasami Gallery Visit | Instagram: tasamilab | Thursday. February 11, 2016 | 1st Floor, Serafi Mega Mall, Tahlia St. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Preview of “In Praise of Hands” | Hosted by Van Cleef and Arpels | Friday, February 12, 2016 | Van Cleef and Arpels Boutique on Tahlia St., Jameel Square | 5:00 – 10:30 p.m. |
| 21,39 Symposium | Instagram: thesaudiartcouncil | Saturday, February 1, 2016 | Noor Taibah Hall, Abdullah Al Khurayji St. | 9:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
| “Al Mangour: Loved and Beloved” Exhibition | Ahmad Sami Angawi in collaboration with Athr, highlights the beauty of Mangour, a forgotten Hijazi craft, through the documentation and analysis of the creation process of the Mangour. | Saturday, February 13, 2016 | Al Hoosh, Al Balad | 5:00 p.m. |
| “The everlasting Now” Exhibition | Emy Kat Solo exhibition curated by Hamza Serafi Instagram: emykat59 |
Saturday, February 13, 2016 | Al Hoosh, Al Balad | 5:00 p.m. |
| “The everlasting Now” Exhibition | 3 Day Master Class Instagram: athrart |
Sunday, February 14 to Tuesday, February 16, 2016. | Gold Moor Mall, Al Shati’e | |
| Hafez Gallery Visit | Moneirah Mosley Exhibition Opening Instagram: hafezgallery |
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | 3rd Floor Bougainvillea, Malik Rd. | 8:00 p.m. |
More info at 21-39.com and destinationksa.com
