Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) opened its latest exhibition, CONTINUUM ’25, showcasing artwork from its first group of emerging artists. The event attracted artists, cultural leaders, and the public, who explored innovative works created with cutting-edge technologies such as immersive installations, sound and screen-based pieces, virtual reality, and AI-generated art.
CONTINUUM ’25 represents a new chapter in a series of exhibitions at DAF, highlighting diverse voices that are defining the future of New Media Art both regionally and globally. The name ‘CONTINUUM’ symbolizes the ever-evolving exploration of creativity within DAF’s pioneering Emerging New Media Artists program.
In addition to the exhibition, a rich public program featuring workshops, talks, and activities covering topics like AI, VR, and digital photography complements the event.
The exhibition is open for public viewing at Diriyah Art Futures until November 15.
Emerging Artists Featured in CONTINUUM ’25:
- Turki AlQahtani (Saudi Arabia)
- Khaled Makshoush (Saudi Arabia)
- Salma Aly (Egypt)
- Samia Dzaïr (Algeria)
- Aya Abu Ghazaleh (Jordan)
- Dhia Dhibi (Tunisia)
- William Brooks (Wales)
- Junsoo Kim (South Korea)
- Youssef El Idrissi (Morocco)
- Kyle Donald Marais (South Africa)
- Mohamed Al Mubarak (Bahrain)
Mentors:
- Anna Ridler
- Karen Palmer
This program, developed in partnership with Le Fresnoy-Studio National des Arts Contemporains in France, gives emerging artists access to advanced professional equipment, production budgets, and a plethora of multidisciplinary learning opportunities.
