13 Courtiers to Attend Islamic Arts Conference in Saudi Arabia
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will organize the event in collaboration with the Alfozan Award for Mosque Architecture with the motto “In Praise of Craftsman Artist”, El-Balad News reported.
A total of 27 speakers from 13 countries will address the conference, discussing new approaches to handicrafts and arts.
It will explore the contemporary landscape of Islamic arts and crafts across the Arab world
The conference will also highlight the dynamic nature of Islamic artistic traditions as well as the work of contemporary artisans, keeping this heritage alive.
By elevating the status of crafted items, the conference and its associated events strive to revitalize traditional crafts and culture, advocate for the recognition of craftsmen as artists, and foster a renewed appreciation for decorative arts both regionally and globally.
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According to Abdullah al-Rashid, director of Ithra, the conference and a sideline exhibition aim to promote Islamic arts and support artists who revive Islamic traditions and inspire the new generation.
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