Saudi Pavillion, 60th La Biennale di Venezia
Manal AlDowayan is set to represent Saudi Arabia at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia from April 20th to November 24th 2024, with her multimedia installation titled “Shifting Sands: A Battle Song”, inspired by the evolving role of women in Saudi Arabia and rooted in three workshops where she engaged with more than 1000 women from all walks of life.
Client: Visual Arts Commission, Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture
Location: Arsenale, Venice
Starting date: 20 April 2024
Closing date: 24 November 2024
Country: Italy
Approximate Team Members: 50
Marking Saudi Arabia’s fourth participation in the Biennale, this is notably the country’s third National Pavilion to feature women artists. Shifting Sands: A Battle Song is curated by Jessica Cerasi and Maya El Khalil.
