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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Noor Riyadh festival runs from March 18-June 12 with a Citywide installation

program from March 18-April 3. The Light Upon Light: Light Art since the 1960s

exhibition and citywide activities run from March 18- June 12.

Japanese artists Yayoi Kusama with her Infinity Mirror Room – Brilliance of the

Souls 2014, and teamLab  with Flowers and  People – A Whole Year per Hour, 2020

will be key artwork pieces at Noor Riyadh.

Festival line-up includes international icons Daniel Buren, Carsten Höller,

Ilya & Emilia Kabakov, Yayoi Kusama, Dan Flavin and Robert Wilson, alongside

Saudi artists Ahmed Mater, Lulwah Al Homoud, Ayman Zedani, Rashed AlShashai and

Maha Malluh.

Noor Riyadh, one of the world's most exciting festivals of light and art

combining the highest quality of light artworks across the largest city

footprint, ignites today for the first time and start 17 days filled with

spectacular installations lighting up the night sky of Riyadh.

Over 60 celebrated global artists from as far and wide as Canada, Mexico,

China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United

Kingdom and United States and including 23 leading Saudi artists have been

selected to display significant works of light art under the theme of 'Under

One Sky' as a symbol of unity.

Noor Riyadh is part of the larger Riyadh Art program that is investing in more

than 1,000 pieces of public art to turn the city into a gallery without walls.

Advisor of brand and marketing to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City Hosam

Al-Qurashi said: "This magnificent festival is a metaphor for the

transformation of Riyadh. It illuminates our ambition to become one of the

world's most competitive and liveable cities by 2030.

"We believe this initiative will have a profound and positive effect on

enriching the lives of citizens, residents and visitors alike, bringing

together a global community which sparks creative expression and creates an

inclusive culture. Riyadh Art will also positively contribute to the economic

development of the city as a place for investment and where the new creative

economy flourishes, while having a positive impact on developing Riyadh as a

beautiful, vibrant and cosmopolitan city for everyone to enjoy."

The Noor Riyadh festival features 33 citywide installations encompassing all

forms of light art, including sculptures, projections, interactive shows,

kinetic and immersive pieces placed in numerous locations across the city to

excite and entertain residents and visitors. Alongside the citywide

installations the Light Upon Light: Light Art since the 1960s, the largest

retrospective exhibition of lightworks featuring the work of 30 artists.

The festival also includes a program of over 270 special activities of tours,

talks, workshops, family activities, films and music, many of which are

available online allowing the festival to be enjoyed by everybody, anywhere in

the world.

Director of Riyadh Art Khaled Al-Hazani said: "Noor Riyadh is a celebration of

light and art on an unparalleled scale. Art is a universal language and light

is a symbol of hope and, in these challenging times, it is my hope that this

festival shines like a beacon to the world and illuminates our path to a

brighter future reflecting our theme of 'Under One Sky'.

"Noor Riyadh has been designed as an immersive, interactive festival of light

and art and, whether you are here in-person or engaging with us online around

the world, this is an opportunity to connect with people from across the globe,

sharing experiences based on the warmth of personality, generosity of spirit

and creative thought."

The magnificent installations will be visible to all in public spaces across

the city and a complete list of the exhibitions and special events can be found

online at http://noorriyadh.sa.

Noor Riyadh is a citywide festival of light and art as a Riyadh Art program,

March 18 – April 3, 2021.

Light Upon Light: Light Art since the 1960s exhibition at King Abdullah

Financial District Conference Center (KAFD), Riyadh, as part of Noor Riyadh, a

Riyadh Art program, March 18 – June 12, 2021.

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Source:  Noor Riyadh