RIYADH: The Misk Art Institute’s annual Creative Forum is helping to showcase local talent and build “cultural conversations” at the international level, according to its chief executive.
The sixth iteration of the event, which ended on Saturday, was held at Riyadh Schools in Misk under the banner, “Arts Reshaping the World: Social Responsibility of Cultural Institutions.”
The event attracted artists, curators, scholars and cultural practitioners from around the world to explore how institutions can drive social responsibility and creative sustainability.
CEO Reem Al-Sultan said: “Cultural institutions are active participants in shaping identity and collective memory but they are also agents of change. By convening pioneering voices from across the region and beyond, the Creative Forum 2025 kindles new cultural conversations and spotlight innovative approaches to cultural and social responsibility.”
The forum reaffirmed the institute’s “mission to empower creativity and foster inclusivity, showcasing homegrown voices alongside international perspectives,” she said.
