Jeddah Lake Transformed Into Open-Air Sculpture Gallery
Al-Arbaeen Lake in historic Jeddah has been reimagined as an open-air sculpture gallery. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with Jeddah Municipality, brings 14 iconic artworks by renowned international artists into a public space, turning the urban waterfront into a living cultural experience.
The new installations, set against the backdrop of the lake and the old city skyline, aim to spark what officials describe as a 'dialogue between past and present.' Among the featured pieces are works by Victor Vasarely, Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Arnaldo Pomodoro, and Lorenzo Quinn. The pieces range from large-scale abstract structures to thought-provoking figurative compositions, each selected to resonate with both global sensibilities and local context.
This transformation of Al-Arbaeen into a sculpture park is part of a broader effort to integrate art into everyday life in Saudi cities. It reflects the Kingdom's growing investment in public art as a means of cultural engagement and community revitalisation.
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Al-Arbaeen Lake in Jeddah has been transformed into a stunning open-air sculpture park, showcasing 14 iconic works by international artists in a unique dialogue between heritage and modernity. Al-Arbaeen Lake in historic Jeddah has been reimagined as an open-air sculpture gallery. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with Jeddah Municipality, brings 14 iconic artworks by renowned international artists into a public space, turning the urban waterfront into a living cultural experience. The new installations, set against the backdrop of the lake and the old city skyline, aim to spark what officials describe as a 'dialogue between past and present.' Among the featured pieces are works by Victor Vasarely, Alexander Calder, Joan Miró, Arnaldo Pomodoro, and Lorenzo Quinn. The pieces range from large-scale abstract structures to thought-provoking figurative compositions, each selected to resonate with both global sensibilities and local context. This transformation of Al-Arbaeen into a sculpture park is part of a broader effort to integrate art into everyday life in Saudi cities. It reflects the Kingdom's growing investment in public art as a means of cultural engagement and community revitalisation.
