
Art in AlUla
The Confluence of Humanity, Nature & Art
Endless Inspiration
For thousands of years, AlUla has provided artists with creative inspiration, which pulses in the region’s ornately decorated tombs, sandstone etchings and the intricately patterned weavings of local craftspeople. As such, it’s only fitting that the region is leading the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s mission to become a globally recognised centre for arts and culture, and a hub for cultural tourism and the exchange of ideas.
In fact, over the next decade, Saudi Arabia intends to build numerous major art institutions and smaller museums — at least seven of which will reside in AlUla — to showcase an array of works, particularly those that place an emphasis on Saudi culture and Islamic arts.
As a driving force in this artistic movement, AlUla is taking strides to marry its rich culture, unique heritage and raw wilderness with more contemporary forms of expression. Most recently, several exhibitions took place during AlUla’s extraordinary Winter at Tantora Festival.