Curated by Candida Pestana, Anna Hiddleston, Ftoon AlThaedi, Noémie Fillon
February 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026
Al Ula Arts Festival | Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Meaning “our land” in Arabic, Arduna is a contemporary art exhibition that explores the relationship between humanity and nature. It forms part of the preparatory program for the forthcoming Contemporary Art Museum in AlUla, presented in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou and the French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA).
Organized across six thematic chapters and featuring more than 80 works from both collections, the exhibition reflects AlUla’s legacy as a cultural crossroads and a site of artistic exchange—inviting visitors to trace our connection to land, memory, and the living spirit of nature.
Image:
Study Drawing from When the Dust of Conflict Settles: Camp of Diocletian, Palmyra, Syria (2025)
© Dana Awartani, Image courtesy of the artist. Photography by Ashraf Jamali.