Riyadh Art has officially launched its open call for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026. Sculptors from around the world are invited to submit proposals for the seventh edition of the internationally acclaimed sculpture symposium, themed Traces of What Will Be. Taking place in January and February 2026, this edition will once again turn Riyadh into a dynamic hub for public art, creativity, and cross-cultural exchange.
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Running from August 27 to October 1, 2025, the open call invites submissions from artists interested in participating in a live sculpting experience on-site in Riyadh, culminating in a public exhibition. Twenty-five artists will be selected to produce original works that will be permanently installed across the capital, enriching the city’s expanding public art collection.
In parallel with the open call, Riyadh Art is announced an international team of curators for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026: U.K.-based Sarah Staton, an artist and director of Spatial Value Catalyst at the Royal College of Art, recognized for her pioneering work in sculpture; German-born Rut Blees Luxemburg, an artist, director of Spatial Value Catalyst, and professor of urban aesthetics at the Royal College of Art; and Saudi Arabian artist Lulwah Al Homoud, an award-winning curator and visual communication expert based in Riyadh, with a global portfolio in curatorial leadership.
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The curators will guide the artistic selection process and thematic direction for this edition, which introduces two sculpting categories in line with Riyadh Art’s evolving vision: Granite + Stainless Steel Integration and Reclaimed Metal. Selected artists will receive an honorarium, in addition to full travel and accommodation support.
“Tuwaiq Sculpture invites artists from around the world to leave a lasting mark on Riyadh’s evolving urban landscape,” says Sarah Alruwayti, director of the Tuwaiq Sculpture symposium at the Royal Commission for Riyadh City. “Each edition builds on a growing legacy that connects communities through public art.”
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Since its inception, Tuwaiq Sculpture has welcomed more than 150 artists whose works now form part of Riyadh Art’s permanent collection, including a significant installation of 35 pieces at King Abdulaziz Historical Center. The initiative continues to shape Riyadh’s global identity as a capital of creativity, civic engagement, and cultural innovation.
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