18 Feb 2012 - 09:30

Jeddah, KSA

“Edge of Arabia Jeddah: We Need To Talk” Exhibition

Following its recent success with the first Pan-Arab exhibition of contemporary art ‘The Future of a Promise’ at the 54th Venice Biennale, the internationally renowned arts initiative Edge of Arabia, with support from Abdul Latif Jameel Community Initiatives and Abraaj Capital, will be launching the most significant show of Saudi contemporary art ever held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Edge of Arabia Jeddah: We Need to Talk, curated by Mohammed Hafiz and co-curated by Edge of Arabia founder Stephen Stapleton.

Ranging from video to sculpture to installation, the exhibition features over 40 new works by Saudi’s emerging contemporary artists, including: Abdulnasser Gharem, Adwa AlMubarak, Ahaad Alamoudi, Ahmed Angawi, Ahmed Mater, Ayman Yossri Daydban, Effat Fadaag, Eyad Maghazel, Hala Ali, Hamza Serafi, Ibrahim Abumsmar, Jowhara AlSaud, Maha Malluh, Manal Al-Dowayan, Mohammed Al Ghamdi, Nasser Al-Salem, Noha Al-Sharif, Saddek Wasil, Saeed Salem, Sami Al-Turki, Sara Al-Abdali and Sarah Abu Abdullah.

Location: Al Furusia Marina, Corniche Road, Jeddah, KSA

Date: Jan 20th – Feb 18th, 2012

Contact: Tel: (+44) (0)20 7832 1331, info@edgeofarabia.com

For more information visit www.edgeofarabia.com