An inspiring exhibition featuring award-winning female artists and craftswomen will premiere during the second edition of the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025, held from 4-6th of November 2025 under the patronage of HRH Princess Noura Bint Saud Bin Naif Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University and the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.
\nCurated by internationally recognised architect, designer and art curator Rafael Porzycki, the exhibition will support Herfah, a Riyadh-based organisation preserving and promoting traditional crafts. The exhibition also features artists from the Turquoise Mountain project, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Saudi Arabia this year. The initiative takes inspiration from the Ministry of Culture\u2019s \u201cYear of Handicrafts\u201d, bringing together painters, sculptors, digital artists, and artisans who reflect the Forum\u2019s themes of female empowerment, sustainability, and cultural heritage.
\nThis initiative was made possible through the vision and support of the Forum\u2019s Patron, with logistical assistance from DHL Saudi Arabia, enabling the transport of artworks from across the globe.
\nFeatured Artists
\nVisual Artists
\n\u2022 Aida Murad (Jordan) \u2013 Known for expressive finger paintings that explore healing, empathy, and emotional resilience.
\n\u2022 Abeer Alkhlaifah (Saudi Arabia) \u2013 Draws inspiration from nature, reflecting harmony between humanity and environment.
\n\u2022 Saule Suleimenova (Kazakhstan) \u2013 Works with recycled materials to explore memory, identity, and social change.
\n\u2022 Noorah Aldossary (Saudi Arabia) \u2013 Visual artist and photographer focused on themes of place, memory, and cultural identity.
\n\u2022 Sofia Cacciapaglia (Italy) \u2013 Creates immersive pieces using recycled cardboard and paper, touching on femininity and environmental themes.
\nCraftswomen & Sculptors
\n\u2022 Elisa Insua (Argentina) \u2013 Uses discarded materials in vibrant sculptures highlighting overconsumption and waste.
\n\u2022 Andrea Vinkovic (Croatia) \u2013 Ceramic artist inspired by organic forms and cultural symbolism.
\n\u2022 Fatimah Al Nimr (Saudi Arabia) \u2013 Blends Saudi heritage with contemporary mixed media; her art centres on women\u2019s stories.
\n\u2022 Catherine Coady (Australia) \u2013 Explores body image, consumerism, and pharmaceutical dependency through sculpture and painting.
\n\u2022 Elysia Athanatos (UK-Cyprus) \u2013 Creates refined ceramic vessels that explore light, memory, and form.
\n\u2022 Naqsh Collective (Jordan) \u2013 Founded by sisters Nisreen and Nermeen Abudail, blending Arabic design traditions with contemporary materials.
\n\u2022 Sally Smith (New Zealand) \u2013 Works with bronze and aluminium, often drawing on natural and negative\/positive spatial themes.
\n\u2022 Olivia d\u2019Aboville (France-Philippines) \u2013 Uses natural and recycled fibres to comment on ocean conservation and environmental fragility.
\n\u2022 Sarah Mohanna Al Abdali (Saudi Arabia) \u2013 A leading voice in Saudi street art, combining traditional motifs with urban commentary.
\n\u2022 Savi (Japan\/UK) \u2013 Sculptural artist creating contemporary armour-inspired pieces rooted in Japanese tradition and ritual.
\nDigital Artists
\n\u2022 Selina Scerri (Malta) \u2013 Explores domesticity, AI, and symbolism through multimedia and digital illustration.
\n\u2022 Ekaterina Malakhova (Georgia) \u2013 Works with generative design and data to reflect on digital identity and collective behaviour.
\nArt with Purpose
\nThis exhibition embodies the core themes of the Creative Women Forum 2025\u2014female empowerment, sustainability, and creativity\u2014by celebrating the excellence of women in art while contributing to a meaningful and lasting social impact and supporting local female artists through Herfah.
\nCreative Women Forum Saudi Arabia 2025
\nThe Art Exhibition is an art initiative by the Creative Women Forum Saudi Arabia, taking place from 4\u20136 November 2025 at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In partnership with the Women\u2019s Leadership Centre, this year\u2019s Forum is held under the theme \u201cEmpower \u2022 Engage \u2022 Sustain \u2013 Women Leading Initiatives.\u201d It will bring together over 500 global delegates, visionary entrepreneurs, innovators, and thought leaders from business, academia, science, the arts, and government to explore creativity, sustainability, and leadership in an evolving world.
\nThe Forum will culminate on the 6th of November with a Spectacular Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at The National Museum in Riyadh, where Saudi culture and global excellence will converge in an evening of elegance, inspiration, and celebration. At the helm of this initiative are: HRH Princess Noura bint Saud bin Naif Al Saud \u2013 a cultural catalyst and champion of creative ecosystems, known for initiatives such as Rukun Creative Exchange and AlMashtal Creative Incubator; Olga Balakleets \u2013 an award-winning musician, global cultural advisor, entrepreneur, and Founder of the Creative Women International Platform; Rebeca Riofrio \u2013 Executive Director of the Saudi Arabia edition, a London-based cultural strategist and Queen\u2019s Award recipient recognized for building cross-sector partnerships between the UK and GCC regions. Following a highly successful 2024 debut\u2014which garnered over 900 international media features and achieved a reach exceeding 50 million\u2014the 2025 Forum is set to expand its global influence and foster deeper policy-level dialogue, attracting key stakeholders from government, academia, the creative industries, and international enterprise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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