Jeddah:
art jameelPresented by an independent organization supporting artists and the creative community. hey jameel New program for Fall 2024. This season will feature group exhibitions at Hayy Arts, an exciting film program at Hayy Cinema, a series of markets and symposiums, new commissions, and a wealth of community-focused creative workshops and learning opportunities for all ages. Includes the lineup. This fall will also see the launch of Hayy Makers, a dynamic space for artists with state-of-the-art equipment and a diverse public program.
Hayy Arts: A hub for local and international artists
Hay Arts, an exhibition space run by Art Jameel, continues to be at the heart of the creative hub, hosting curated museum-style exhibitions featuring both Saudi and international artists. These exhibitions address themes of both local and global importance and highlight Hayy Jameel’s role as a cultural bridge.
Upcoming exhibition: “We saw an endless cycle”
Opening on November 27, 2024, the group exhibition “We Saw an Endless Cycle” will occupy both floors of Hayy Arts and will run until April 19, 2025. This exhibition brings together a diverse range of artworks and archival materials to explore the dynamic relationships between artworks and objects. The urban environment and the intimate human gestures that shape our lives (walking, mapping, recording, etc.) are expressed through a variety of artistic mediums.
Current exhibition
Moving Mountains, a solo exhibition by Saudi artist Ahad Alamoudi, is a highlight of Hayy Jameel’s fall program and will be on view until October 26, 2024. The exhibition explores the ongoing social and cultural transformation in Saudi Arabia through contemporary art works that reflect the country’s evolving urban and natural landscapes. . The exhibition will feature a series of talks, screenings and discussions scheduled for October 18, 2024, providing audiences with deeper insight into the social changes depicted.
In addition, the exhibition Salt-Kissed: Of Vessels That Have Sailed The Red Sea will be on view until October 26, 2024. The exhibition focuses on the Red Sea and its relationship with its environment and surrounding communities, combining archival materials and artwork highlighting traditional crafts. and modern trade routes. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Red Sea’s cultural heritage, an important element of the region’s history.
Hayy Cinema: A place for independent film lovers
Hayy Cinema, Saudi Arabia’s first independent film and audiovisual center, continues to offer an array of nationally and internationally acclaimed films. This fall, the theater will feature Back to Alexandria (2023), starring Lebanese actor and director Nadine Labaki, Fremont (2023), directed by Iranian-British Babak Jalal; Titles such as “The Apprentice” (2024), which explores Donald Trump’s early years, will be screened. In the 1980s.
Additionally, Hayy Cinema will launch Horror Week from October 23rd to November 3rd, showcasing an exciting lineup of horror films from around the world. Hayy Cinema, in collaboration with Cinema Mirkaz, hosts monthly screenings, discussions, and workshops focused on film theory, history, and cultural significance.
Haiy Cinema will also be participating in the 3rd My Heritage Documentary Competition, which will be held from October 24th to 31st. The competition is organized by the Arab Regional World Heritage Center and the Saudi Arabian Heritage Committee in collaboration with UNESCO and Sustainable Tourism. Management in the Arab region. Winners from the MENA region will receive an exclusive on-site trip to Asir, where they will document the region’s rich cultural heritage through a captivating documentary film.
Community engagement through Hayy Learning and Jameel Library
In line with Art Jameel’s philosophy of lifelong learning, Heyi Explorers, an art studio and makerspace for children and young people, offers workshops, hands-on experiments, after-school clubs, and a program for art educators, artists, and artists. We will continue to offer special programs developed in cooperation with the House. Creator.
Jameel Library in Hay Jameel is known for its extensive multilingual collections on film, visual arts, and Jeddah’s cultural heritage, and continues to be a vibrant space for learning, community programming, and workshops.
Upcoming events and festivals
The next Hayy Markets, scheduled for November 22-23, will offer a vibrant family-friendly experience with a camel theme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. The market brings together local producers and sellers, displaying a wide variety of handicrafts, textiles, and art. Local partners such as Azka Farms will return with fresh produce, while Nafisa Shams will showcase a collection of rare and unique products.
This will be followed by a dynamic program of films, live readings and talks over the weekend of 29-30 November, with a ‘Songs, Poetry and Community’ program focusing on Sudanese music and poetry. The event will feature performances by Sudanese artists.
In January 2025, Heyi Matsuri, the second Japanese cultural festival in Heyi Jameel, will be held, fusing tradition and modernity through experimental performances and presenting innovative Japanese music from a fresh perspective. Introducing an invention.
