Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is a bustling metropolis that has undergone significant transformation over the past decade, with its modern skyline often highlighted across social media. Seeing Riyadh is a group photography exhibition that offers a different perspective on the city, focusing on Riyadh’s public spaces, outskirts, residential areas, and architecture.

This exhibition invites visitors to explore Riyadh through the lenses of 20 Saudi and International artists, who capture the subtle nuances of both historic and contemporary sites—some still in use, others now abandoned. 

Through their lenses, Seeing Riyadh reveals an intricate web of human connections, exploring the city’s urban and natural landscapes. It delves into the complex relationship between people and their surroundings, presenting these spaces as repositories of both personal and collective memory. Their works highlight often overlooked yet emotionally significant locales, connecting the distant with the familiar. 

Participating artists:  

1. Abdullah Abdualaziz
2. Abdulsalam Alamri 
3. Armando Perna 
4. Bader Albalawi 
5. Dalal Almutairi 
6. Faisal Bin Zarah 
7. Hajar Ali 
8. Hassan Alshatti 
9. Hissah Alahmed 
10. Latifa Albokhari 
11. Mansour Alsofi 
12. Meshari Aldosari 
13. Mohammed Aljubran 
14. Nada Alshahrani 
15. Naif Alquba 
16. Norah Almuqhim 
17. Osama Esid 
18. Sarah Alansary 
19. Sara Saad 
20. Tamara Hamad