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Sotheby’s “Origins II” Results Suggest Saudi Collectors Are Prioritizing Legacy

The auction house's second sale in Saudi Arabia achieved $19.6 million, driven in part by strong demand for MENA artists.

By Elisa Carollo

At Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Biennale, Art Moves in Procession

In a region where cultural infrastructure is rapidly expanding, this biennial is a discursive platform that actively engages the public rather than simply addressing it.

By Elise Morton

ATHR Gallery Cofounder Mohammed Hafiz On Saudi Arabia’s Art Awakening

While the U.A.E.’s art ecosystem—which includes Dubai’s gallery network and institutional hubs like Sharjah—has been widely reported on, far less has been written about the expanding art scene in neighboring Saudi Arabia.

By Elisa Carollo