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Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale is an international showcase of contemporary art, featuring artists from Saudi Arabia and around the world. The third edition of the Biennale fosters cross-cultural dialogue between Eastern and Western Asia. In announcing the Biennale, the Artistic Directors of the Biennale Nora Razian and Sabih Ahmed aim to explore how locally rooted histories, specifically the first quarter of the 21st century, have transmitted and transformed through time. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 30-April 23, 2026.
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