ArtDayME: According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Misk Art Institute, a division of the Mohammed bin Salman foundation, has opened its solo exhibitions showcasing early Saudi visual artists.

The initiative hopes to highlight artists’ career journeys and introduce their works to the public through specialized exhibitions.

Two exhibitions honoring the creative legacies of well-known Saudi masters, Youssef Jaha and Taha Al-Sabban, are part of the inaugural event. These exhibitions pay tribute to their innovative roles, artistic pursuits that delved into complex social and cultural themes, and outstanding contributions over a half-century. More than 70 pieces of art will be on show, all of which represent the artists’ imaginative ideas.

“The Oasis of Imagination,” Al-Sabban’s exhibition, transports spectators to a different realm with his lyrical portrayals of women as a recurring theme in his body of work.

Assuring the enduring legacy of these masterpieces for current and future generations, the Misk Art Institute reaffirms its mission to document and preserve Saudi Arabia’s artistic heritage through these exhibitions, according to SPA. This project advances the study of art by encouraging the creative spirit that informs it.

The series, which started this week, will run through September 19, 2024, at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall in Riyadh.