Saudi artists explore new narratives in Misk’s Masaha Residency program

The 10th edition of the Masaha Residency program will be organized in collaboration with Banque Saudi Fransi. (SPA)
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Updated 10 September 2025
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Saudi artists explore new narratives in Misk’s Masaha Residency program

  • Under the theme “At the Edge of Knowing,” the initiative provides a dynamic space for creative experimentation and interdisciplinary artistic exchange

RIYADH: Misk Art Institute, a subsidiary of Misk Foundation, has announced the 10th edition of the Masaha Residency program, which runs from Sept. 14 to Dec. 11, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

Under the theme “At the Edge of Knowing,” the initiative provides a dynamic space for creative experimentation and interdisciplinary artistic exchange.

Focusing on diverse knowledge systems and cultural narratives, the residency supports artists exploring alternative perspectives, engaging with layered truths, and contributing to new narratives rooted in contemporary experience.

Reem Al-Sultan, the institute’s CEO, said: “By nurturing creative artists and cultivating space for exploration and dialogue, we empower the next generation and support the Kingdom’s vision of a vibrant, culturally engaged society.”

Spanning 13 weeks, the program offers studios, weekly mentorship, critique sessions, workshops, studio visits, and opportunities for audience engagement.

As one of Misk Art Institute’s flagship programs, Masaha Residency nurtures the contemporary art ecosystem, fosters experimentation, and builds sustainable artistic networks locally and regionally.

Since its inception, the residency has supported more than 100 artists, providing space for research, critical inquiry, and sustained creative practice.

Previous editions explored themes such as technology, storytelling, and collective memory, the SPA reported.

Organized in collaboration with Banque Saudi Fransi, the 10th edition invites artists to examine boundaries, truth and hidden narratives, contributing to the evolution of local and regional art scenes.


Saudi Arabia celebrates Flag Day with displays, special events

Updated 11 March 2026
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Saudi Arabia celebrates Flag Day with displays, special events

  • Nation goes green in show of unity, belonging
  • Current design of the flag, which represents unity and sovereignty, was adopted in 1937

RIYADH: A new art exhibition has opened at King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh, as the country celebrates Flag Day, which fell on Wednesday.

The event, titled “In Love with Green,” is being held in collaboration with the Saudi Art Association and features 20 fine art paintings inspired by the Saudi flag, as well as other cultural and contemporary images and landmarks.

The current design of the flag, which represents unity and sovereignty, was adopted in 1937. It features the Shahada and a sword symbolizing justice and safety, representing the unification of the Kingdom during the reign of King Abdulaziz Al-Saud.

The exhibition, at the library’s services branch and reading halls on Khurais Road, was opened by the library’s Director General Bandar Al-Mubarak and the association’s board chair Hanaa Al-Shibly.

Visitors can attend from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Elsewhere in the country, public spaces and buildings have become a sea of green for Flag Day.

In Al-Baha, government buildings, squares and main roads were decorated with green lighting and national flags were hoisted in public squares.

It was a similar picture in Makkah, where people celebrated the annual show of pride and belonging against a green backdrop.

In Tabuk, authorities installed more than 7,000 flags along roads, squares and bridges, while the region’s landmarks and tunnels were illuminated with green and white lights.

More than 10,000 Saudi flags were also hoisted in Jazan, where Souk Al-Awalin in Jazan City is set to host a range of events and performances to mark the special occasion.