Inspired by the geographic coordinates of the city (21.5433°N, 39.1728°E), and held under the patronage of HRH Princess Jawaher bint Majed Al-Saud, Chairwoman of the Saudi Art Council, ‘21,39’ Jeddah Arts will showcase art which depicts the history of Saudi Arabia’s modern and contemporary movements. Launched in February 2014, the second edition will begin with a week of cultural activities from January 22-25, 2015.
Presenting a month of events held throughout the city, visitors will experience home-grown galleries, exhibitions, and fine art institutions, as well as a tour of Al Balad, the historic part of Jeddah, and a visit to Meda’in Saleh, a pre-Islamic archaeological site located in the Al-Ula sector, within Al Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia.
“‘21,39’ Jeddah Arts is dedicated to preserving and presenting the growing art scene in Saudi Arabia. The second edition starting in January will showcase a curated program of culture, talks, and exhibitions which we aim to share with the global audience,” said Zeinab Abu Alsamh, Director of The Saudi Art Council.
