Mini Exhibitions

A series of carefully curated mini-exhibits will showcase the beauty and diversity of Islamic art and crafts. Each exhibit will highlight unique aspects of cultural heritage, allowing visitors to experience traditional crafts through engaging and informative displays. 

The mini exhibitions include: 

The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts

A presentation of selected artworks made by students in the Jiddah and AlUla programs of the King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts. In Jiddah, students work in the heart of Jiddah’s old town — Al Balad — to study the rich architectural history, design language and craft techniques found in their surroundings.

In AlUla, students and artisans engage with and respond to their natural surroundings, drawing inspiration from nature, the desert, local traditional craft techniques, and the rich history of the region.

The Barakat Trust

The Barakat Trust has supported the preservation of the heritage of the Islamic world since 1987 through over 800 projects in more than 40 countries. Its primary approaches are through education and building the capacity of professionals and aspiring professionals to understand their heritage and develop the skills to preserve it. The challenge of heritage preservation continues to grow; wars, economic challenges, urban development pressure and climate change all continue to have severe impacts on heritage preservation, making Barakat Trust's mission all the more important.

Aramco World

75 Years of Connections Through Arts and Crafts

The purpose of Aramco World since its first issue in 1949 has been to connect and bring people closer together. Initially, this focused on internal company activities. Over time, the magazine evolved, educating employees and later subscribers across the globe about different cultures, particularly those of the greater Arab and Islamic world. 

This exhibit highlights how people are connected by arts and crafts through photographs by Aramco World contributing photographers taken over the past 75 years.

 Turquoise Mountain

Turquoise Mountain's exhibition space showcases artisan pieces inspired by traditional crafts that celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Levant. Through multi-layered research and close collaboration with artisans, this project highlights the significant elements of these crafts, from materials and motifs to patterns and techniques.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque

Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is participating in the (Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques exhibition). The Authority is concerned with everything related to providing services and managing operational processes, maintenance and development for both Holy Mosques. It is organizationally linked to the King (The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) but has its own distinct identity and financial and administrative independence. The Authority aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve the experience of visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

Al Sadu Society – Weaving Cooperative

Aldhefra
Al Sadu refers to the traditional textiles woven by Bedouin women. "Al Sadu" in Arabic refers to weaving done in a horizontal style and it is listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. While Saudi Arabia is the largest center of this practice, (Al Dhefra Exhibition) features Kuwait's Al Sadu Society, a cultural center concerned with preserving, promoting and furthering the understanding of traditional textile arts and related skills. The objective is to celebrate the evolving role of crafts in general as strong cultural symbols and their potential development as contemporary forms of inspiration, creative expression, identity and cultural exchange.

The Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission is one of the commissions established under the Cabinet Resolution No. 398 of 2020 and is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture. It is the government entity responsible for supervising cultural heritage in its four sectors: antiquities, urban heritage, handicrafts and intangible heritage.
The Authority's work is featured in the exhibitions Sailboat Crafting, and Taly, Naqda, or Khos Weaving.

 The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth)

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts (Wrth) is the leading institution dedicated to preserving and promoting our national identity. Through education and preservation, Wrth inspires future generations to acquire and refine these skills, ensuring our creative legacy remains vibrant and celebrated. Wrth invites practitioners, students, and global audiences to engage deeply with these crafts to foster a dynamic creative future for all.