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SAMoCA at Night: Ramadan talks and cultural experiences explore ‘A Night of a Lifetime’ with artists
SAMoCA at JAX is set to launch SAMoCA at Night, a curated series of conversations with artists and cultural experiences as part of its current exhibition A Night of a Lifetime.
SAMoCA at Night will take place across two weekends, when participants will share insights into their creative processes, the inspirations behind their works, and their perspectives on wedding celebrations as spaces of heritage and transformation.
Curated by Philippe Castro and Alaa Tarabzouni, A Night of a Lifetime features 35 artists from Saudi Arabia, the region, and the world, whose works explore marriage not as a fixed tradition but as a living system of care, ritual, and collective memory. This multidisciplinary exhibition includes new commissions and notable international loans, spanning photography, sculpture, installation, video, textiles, and interactive works.
Weekend One | 25–27 February 2026
25 February | 21:00
Conversation with HRH Princess Nourah AlFaisal | Moderated by Noura Almaashouq
Noura Almaashouq, Director at SAMoCA at JAX, will host a conversation with HRH Princess Nourah AlFaisal, a Saudi designer, entrepreneur, and cultural leader whose work bridges creativity, business strategy, and heritage preservation. Founder of NUUN Jewellery in Paris and Adhlal for Design in Saudi Arabia, AlFaisal champions the growth of the local design industry in line with Vision 2030. As CEO of Art of Heritage, she leads efforts to conserve traditional craftsmanship, earning the National Cultural Award for Fashion.
26 February | 21:00
Conversation with Aziz Jamal and Mashael Alsaie | Moderated by Alaa Tarabzouni
Saudi artist Aziz Jamal and Bahraini artist Mashael Alsaie discuss their works which explore themes of resilience, cultural continuity, the tension between private desire and communal expectation and the shifting realities of partnership within Saudi wedding traditions.
27 February | 21:00
Conversation with Hoda Alnasir | Moderated by Sarah AbuabdallahSaudi artist Huda Alnasir will delve into her fountain work infused with Ghassal, a nod to long-held wedding rituals for protection from the evil eye. Distributed across A Night of a Lifetime, the work invites reflection on how celebration is shaped, safeguarded, and collectively imagined through custom, spectacle, symbolism, and shared cultural memory.
SAMoCA at JAX is a hub for contemporary art and a platform for promoting best practices and groundbreaking artworks. Dedicated to showcasing contemporary art from Saudi Arabia and beyond, SAMoCA at Jax fosters cultural exchange, supports local artists, and encourages global dialogue. Through exhibitions, and multidisciplinary programs, SAMoCA at Jax presents diverse artistic perspectives while providing a space for networking and knowledge sharing. As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, it plays a pivotal role in positioning Riyadh as a thriving center for contemporary art and creativity. Learn more on Instagram and X.
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