Allura Saudi Arabia, February 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture, will bring together 150 global cultural leaders, policy makers, technology entrepreneurs and artists to participate in this event. saudi arabia First cultural summit in AlUla February 25-27, 2024addressing culture’s most pressing issues.
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The first AlUla Future Culture Summit will be held at Daimma, where contemporary art, nature and heritage come together in the beautiful heart of a cultural oasis. Featuring three days of panel discussions, immersive performances, workshops, and guided explorations of AlUla’s remarkable cultural and physical landscape, we explore the influence of culture as a driver of social progress and long-term positive change. Expand.
Themed “Cultural Landscapes”, the Summit will serve as a hub for innovative arts and culture and a catalyst for intercultural dialogue and creative expression.
The Summit will be structured around three pillars:
Fertile terrain:
Promoting innovation and regeneration in culture
New cultural infrastructures are being developed around the world. kingdom of saudi arabiaFrom museums and festivals to public art, audiences around the world are increasingly experiencing art in remote natural settings. The panels under this pillar consider how communities can respond and shape their culture. How can human and non-human interests be protected from the potential negative impacts of this rapid expansion, and how can urban, rural and natural environments be regenerated for positive outcomes for society? Should we? The discussion will explore how creatives can provide a new, non-exploitative, artistic understanding of nature and its needs, and how culture can foster a more harmonious relationship between humans and the natural world. Discuss whether it is possible.
Creative basis:
Promoting a shift towards global creativity and intercultural dialogue.
The transition to a knowledge economy in Saudi Arabia and the region is an aspiration mirrored across the world, from traditional industrialized countries to the emerging economies of the Global South. Panels under this pillar will discuss how to support the creative industries, how to use the arts to improve skills in the cultural sector, and which traditional skills should be maintained or revived as societies progress. and how to decide which new skills to teach. This session will also address the policies needed to grow the cultural economy and enhance creative entrepreneurship.
Impact Harvesting:
Inclusive culture and community empowerment.
The global spread of cultural production facilitated by digital media has opened new opportunities for cultural exchange and creativity. But it can also dilute local culture. Cultural communication and new cultural assets, such as arts districts and public art initiatives, can strengthen a community’s identity and sense of belonging. In contrast, some artists and practitioners resist the use of culture for broader social or economic impact, asking whether art should exist for its own sake or whether digital I wonder if there is an opportunity to bring new content to the platform and provide space for community bonding. This session will explore these issues and consider whether grassroots initiatives and entrepreneurship are the future of cultural development, or whether central governments will still have a central role.
Lectures, panel discussions and workshops will feature the world’s leading cultural influencers and organizations, including a keynote address by His Excellency Rakan Artuk. saudi arabia Assistant Minister of Culture. Other notable speakers include German curators and museum directors. Klaus Biesenbach; professor, architect, artist Ronald Rael; Laurent Le Bon, Director of Center Pompidou. Nicolas Bourriaud, curator and art critic. Bose Krishnamachari is an Indian painter and art curator.International Artistic Director and Curator Akiko Miki; Architect Lina El Gotme and Professor Emanuele Coccia; Film director and actress Fatima Albanawi; artist Mohammad Alfaraj; Contributors from summit partners KAUST, Misk Art Institute, King Abdulaziz World Culture Center (Isra), Center Pompidou, and L’Ecole School of Jewelry Arts will also participate.
In addition to these discussions, there will also be performances and presentations by Saudi multidisciplinary experts and performance artists. Balkis Arashid; and the Nigerian-British poet and playwright Inua Ellams.
There will also be excursions around the region, including an immersive experience in Wadi Alfan. Campfire Tales: The intersection of creativity, a curated journey through storytelling featuring specially commissioned performances including visual and culinary arts. Held at Wadi Alfan, a new global cultural destination for land art opening in 2026, the event will be a unique opportunity to experience AlUla’s monumental desert landscape.
tour of More than meets the eyean exhibition of contemporary works by Saudi artists on loan from Saudi collectors. Saudi ArabiaTours in Malaya are also included in the itinerary. Curated by Dr. Efat Abdullah Fadagthis exhibition re-canonizes the history of the modern art movement. Saudi Arabiachronicling the stories of artists and the role of collectors in the development of the art scene.
Nora Aldavar, RCU Arts and Creative Industries Executive Director, said: “The 1st AlUla Future Culture Summit reflects our commitment to preserving our cultural heritage and championing arts and culture to drive social change. Through this summit, we are committed to shaping cultural evolution. Explore the role of landscape in and nature’s influence on the places we live in.
“Culture acts as a unifying force, deriving solutions to global challenges and promoting social progress by sharing knowledge and understanding. leaders unite.”
“As an ancient crossroads of civilizations, AlUla has a long and glorious history as home to diverse cultures and ideas. The AlUla Future Culture Summit celebrates the beginning of a new chapter, building on these deeply rooted traditions. .We look forward to seeing you.”This influential event allows delegates and participants to explore new ideas, discuss new solutions and exchange knowledge. ”
Participation in the event is by invitation only. For more information, download the AlUla Future Culture Summit app, available on Android and Apple app stores.
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