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Running until 18 April 2026, the exhibition transforms the familiar world of weddings into a kaleidoscope of contemporary art, tradition, and imagination.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DT_EU7KiC0U\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Hosted at SAMoCA at JAX in Diriyah, the exhibition brings together artists, cultural figures, and visitors in one of Riyadh\u2019s most dynamic creative districts. Inside, visitors move through a multidisciplinary journey featuring photography, sculpture, installations, video, textiles, drawings, and interactive works\u2014each offering a fresh perspective on what weddings mean across cultures and generations.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTsZbRhCP8v\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Curated by Philippe Castro and Alaa Tarabzouni, \u201cA Night of a Lifetime\u201d showcases works by more than 30 artists from Saudi Arabia, the region, and around the world. Participating Saudi artists include Ayman Yossri Daydaban, Reem Al Nasser, Hoda Alnasir, Fahad Bin Naif, and Maisa Shaldan, alongside regional and international names such as Majida Khattari and Shourouk Rhaiem.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Beyond its artistic scope, the exhibition also marks an important milestone for SAMoCA at JAX, as its first show to feature a local co-curator. The initiative highlights the museum\u2019s role in empowering Saudi artists and positioning them alongside globally recognised creatives on an international stage.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DUBPfaACJHm\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Themes of love, heritage, belonging, and ritual run throughout the exhibition, enriched by newly commissioned works and notable contributions from international figures such as Italian designer Maurizio Galante and French photographer Val\u00e9rie Belin. From the shimmer of gold and intricate embroidery to echoes of traditional music and carefully staged portraits, the exhibition draws inspiration from Saudi and Arab wedding traditions while engaging with global interpretations of partnership and ceremony.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u201cA Night of a Lifetime\u201d is open to visitors from <strong>26 January to 18 April 2026<\/strong> at <strong>SAMoCA at JAX, Diriyah, Riyadh<\/strong> offering a poetic, thought-provoking way to experience one of humanity\u2019s most celebrated traditions through the lens of contemporary art.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>For more unmissable events, be sure to follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mocsaudi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saudi Ministry of Culture on Instagram<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/11983\/ramadan-saudi-style-when-the-community-gathers-the-nights-awaken-and-culture-comes-alive\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights\u2019 Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive!\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Al-Mirkaz-11-250x188.jpg\" alt=\"Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights\u2019 Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive!\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Ramadan, Saudi-Style: When the Community Gathers, the Nights\u2019 Awaken, and Culture Comes Alive!<\/h2>                                                                             <p>Lights come on, streets fill, and the capital turns into a lively social space shaped by food, conversation, and shared moments.<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If weddings are about love, ritual, and unforgettable moments, SAMoCA at JAX is turning that idea into an immersive artistic experience. \u201cA Night of a Lifetime,\u201d the museum\u2019s latest exhibition, invites visitors to explore marriage not just as a ceremony, but as a universal language of emotion, culture, and celebration. 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