Riyadh Art has announced the open call for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026, inviting sculptors from around the world to submit proposals for the seventh edition of the symposium. Centred on the theme Traces of What Will Be, the next edition will take place in January and February.
Running until 1 October, the open call offers 25 artists an opportunity to create through live sculpting on-site in Riyadh. The experience will culminate in a public exhibition and the new works will be permanently installed across the capital, further adding to the city’s public art, making it a hub for cultural exchange.
This upcoming edition introduces two material categories: granite and stainless steel integration or works created using reclaimed metal.
Sarah Alruwayti, director of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium notes, “Tuwaiq Sculpture invites artists from around the world to leave a lasting mark on Riyadh’s evolving urban landscape. Each edition builds on a growing legacy that connects communities through public art.”
In addition to creative support, artists will receive a stipend along with fully covered travel and accommodation. The selection process will favour proposals that respond meaningfully to the theme while considering scale and public engagement.
In parallel with the open call, Riyadh Art announced the curators for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 as Sarah Staton, an artist and director of Spatial Value Catalyst at the Royal College of Art; Rut Blees Luxemburg, an artist and director of Spatial Value Catalyst and professor of Urban Aesthetics at the Royal College of Art; and Lulwah Al Homoud, an artist, curator and visual communication expert.
Since its inception, Tuwaiq Sculpture has welcomed more than 150 artists whose works now form part of Riyadh Art’s permanent collection, including a significant installation of 35 pieces at King Abdulaziz Historical Center.
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This article is in collaboration with Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026
