RIYADH: The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts launched an exhibition in Riyadh’s Jax district on Tuesday, highlighting the creative achievements of its students and marking the end of the Year of Handicrafts.
The Wrth exhibition presents a contemporary artistic experience rooted in traditional Saudi arts, bringing together educational and creative outputs developed over the course of the year.
The royal institute promotes traditional arts and national identity locally and internationally. (SPA)
It runs until Dec. 31 and features more than 550 artworks inspired by a wide range of traditional art forms, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The works were produced by more than 170 students who collectively completed over 30,000 hours of study and practice across Wrth’s academic programs, including short courses, apprenticeship programs, and higher and intermediate diplomas.
FASTFACTS
• The Wrth exhibition brings together educational and creative outputs developed over the course of the year.
• It runs until Dec. 31 and features more than 550 artworks inspired by a wide range of traditional art forms.
• The works were produced by more than 170 students who collectively completed over 30,000 hours of study and practice across Wrth’s academic programs.
A distinctive feature of this year’s exhibition was the participation of master’s students specializing in museums and exhibitions curation.
The students began their studies in October 2025 and by December had the opportunity to take part directly in the curatorial and staging process.
The exhibition also served as a public platform for understanding students’ creative journeys, showcasing the stages of their artistic development and presenting traditional crafts within a contemporary framework.
It reflects the institute’s broader educational model, which integrates craftsmanship, design, and technology, the SPA reported.
The royal institute promotes traditional arts and national identity locally and internationally. It supports emerging talent and recognizes distinguished practitioners.
