DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has launched Ithra Winter, a cultural season coinciding with Khobar Season. Running from October 29 to April 2026, it will feature art, music, performances, and outdoor entertainment for visitors, according to Arab News. The opening festivities will feature liv...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — The third edition of the Athar Festival, Saudi Arabia’s premier gathering for creative and communication professionals, opened Tuesday at the Diriyah Biennale Foundation’s headquarters in Riyadh’s Jax District, drawing record participation and global attention. The two-day festival has tripled in scale since its d...
Fair was unaffected by recent protests in the city, with 75 international galleries taking part JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) – The Art Jakarta fair in early October was a testament to the resilience of the Indonesian art market, proceeding without a hitch despite a turbulent backdrop, reports South China Morning Post. Just weeks before the fair,...
AL-AHSA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa oasis, where vast groves of palm trees stretch across the desert, a group of Saudi artists and designers is reviving the ancient craft of Al-Khoos weaving, blending traditional techniques with modern creative expression. The Al-Khoos Residency, held from October 3 to 14, bro...
SHARJAH, UAE (MNTV) — A new exhibition at the Maraya Art Centre is spotlighting Palestinian history, resilience, and identity through the traditional craft of tatreez, presenting it not only as a form of cultural expression but also as a powerful language of survival in the face of erasure. Titled Sila: All That is Left to […]
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A new exhibition in Uzbekistan’s capital is set to highlight the enduring influence of Makhdumi Azam Kosoni, a 16th-century Sufi theologian and public leader whose teachings shaped the spiritual and cultural fabric of Central Asia. The Center for Islamic Civilization announced that the exhibition will feature orig...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Istanbul’s cultural scene is in full swing this week, with a packed lineup of concerts, theater productions, and art exhibitions across some of the city’s most iconic venues. The Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) will stage the Bolshoi Ballet and Orchestra’s performance of Romeo and Juliet on Sept. 26–27, followed by Les...
NAGOYA, Japan (MNTV) — Japan’s largest international arts festival, the Aichi Triennale 2025, opened this weekend with a politically charged message, according to The National News. Artistic director Hoor Al Qasimi, President of the Sharjah Art Foundation, used her opening address to express solidarity with Palestine and oppressed communities...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Chinese porcelain shards salvaged from a famous shipwreck are being reimagined in Malaysia, hundreds of years after the Portuguese vessel is said to have sunk in battle, reports Malay Mail. The smashed 17th-century crockery was almost consigned to the scrap heap before Malaysian artist Alice Chang saw the potent...
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district became a hub of creativity this summer as Zawiya 97 hosted over 400 workshops aimed at reviving traditional crafts and reconnecting the community with Saudi heritage. Arab News reported that the initiative drew artisans, hobbyists, families, and newcomers eager to learn hands-o...
