Art exhibition ‘Tales of Nostalgia’ debuts in Riyadh

“Tales of Nostalgia” is being held at at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Art Gallery until Jan. 15. (SPA)
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Updated 03 October 2022
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Art exhibition ‘Tales of Nostalgia’ debuts in Riyadh

  • Exhibition reflects upon notions of time and memory in an era of rapid change

RIYADH: The Misk Art Institute launched a new exhibition in Riyadh titled “Tales of Nostalgia” on Monday.

The exhibition showcases the works of 12 Saudi and international artists who reflect upon notions of time and memory, and nostalgia, exploring alternate narratives through emergent technologies.

Curated by Marnie Benney and Misk Art Institute assistant curator, Alia Ahmad Alsaud, it will be on display at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Art Gallery until Jan. 15. 

“‘Tales of Nostalgia’ is both a reflection upon and a conversation about where we are, as a species, in our endless, intertwined relationship with time and technology,” the organizers said. 

Featuring immersive digital soundscapes, the exhibition aims to shed light on an increasingly technological and digitized world, particularly the increasing importance of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of talks, workshops, and opportunities to listen to and engage with participating artists over the course of several days.

 


Bella Hadid dazzles in archival Georges Chakra

Updated 15 February 2026
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Bella Hadid dazzles in archival Georges Chakra

DUBAI: American Dutch Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid glittered as she stepped out in a stone-detail dress from Lebanese label Georges Chakra when she attended a Valentine’s Day dinner in Los Angeles for her perfume brand Orebella.

A post shared on Orabella’s Instagram Stories on Friday announced: “Last night, we gathered with friends to celebrate the season of love and connection.”

The Lebanese couturier’s official Instagram side also shared some looks, captioning the post: “@BellaHadid stepped out in an archival #GeorgesChakra Couture look from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection for a Valentine’s Day dinner celebrating her brand Orebella.

“The sheer scarlet silk chiffon dress features a fitted bodice and a fluid column skirt, finished with a softly ruffled knee length hem.”

Meanwhile, at the end of last year, Hadid launched Orebella in the Middle East by introducing Ulta Beauty in Kuwait and Dubai.

In June last year, Ulta Beauty awarded the fragrance brand its prestigious Conscious Brand of the Year title, recognizing the label’s commitment to clean ingredients, ethical practices and sustainable packaging.

Orebella, which launched in 2024 with a sell-out line of clean fragrance mists, is rooted in Hadid’s love of scent layering, spirituality and beauty rituals.

Hadid wrote on her website at the time: “For me, fragrance has always been at the center of my life — helping me feel in charge of who I am and my surroundings. From my home to nostalgic memories, to my own energy and connection with others, scent has been an outlet for me. It made me feel safe in my own world.”

The alcohol-free scents of Orebella were Hadid’s answer to traditional perfumes.

“Through my healing journey, I found that I was extremely sensitive to the alcohol in traditional perfumes — both physically and mentally — it became something that was more overwhelming than calming to me,” she added. “That is the main reason I wanted to find an alternative, so essential oils became an artistic and experimental process for me.”

Last month, Hadid took part in a fundraising concert, Artists for Aid, in Los Angeles to support humanitarian relief efforts in Palestine and Sudan, which she co-hosted with Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal, a longtime advocate for humanitarian causes.

The concert was led by Sudanese-Canadian poet Mustafa and brought together musicians, actors and activists in a show of solidarity.