Jeddah’s Must-Visit Contemporary Art Galleries

Saudi’s art haven

The art scene in Saudi Arabia has been consistently on the rise over the last few years, and the buzzing city of Jeddah has slowly become its epicentre. Aside from being home to some of the country’s most bustling souks, the city now houses to some of its leading art galleries—featuring the work of both local and regional talents.

If you find yourself wondering around Jeddah’s streets, be sure to check out these art galleries.

Athr Gallery

 

Founded in 2009, Athr Gallery has maintained its status as the city’s leading contemporary art gallery. The 20,000 square-metre space houses the work of artists from the Middle East and around the globe.
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Darat Safeya Binzagr

 

Safeya Binzagr is known as a pioneer in Saudi Arabia’s art scene. The artist, who was brought up in Egypt by her Saudi family, eventually returned to her home of Jeddah and opened her gallery Darat Safeya Binzagr in 1995, where her paintings were showcased to the public.
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Hafez Gallery

 

Founded just a few years ago, in 2014, Hafez Gallery showcases the work of contemporary art, while their focus is on shining a light on Saudi talent, the gallery also displays the work of other Middle Eastern and international artists.
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Desert Designs Art Gallery

 

Desert Designs is a family run business that opened its doors in 1990. The space was initially a desert tent, and eventually transformed in to a modern gallery space on King Abdullah Street. Among the art displayed are tribal Bedouin pieces, as well as contemporary work by some of the region’s leading artists.
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Rochan Fine Arts Gallery

 

Founded over 30 years ago, Rochan Fine Arts Gallery has built a reputation as a premier art space in the nation—featuring the work of contemporary artists from around the country.
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