Bukhara: Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan today visited the Bukhara Biennale of Contemporary Art, being held in Uzbekistan as part of his official visit to attend the 43rd UNESCO General Conference hosted in Samarkand.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Prince Bader toured the pavilions of the biennale, which serves as a new platform for contemporary art in Central Asia, featuring more than 200 participants from 39 countries in its inaugural edition. The Bukhara Biennale showcases the integration of contemporary art within the depth of history and traditional crafts, displaying a range of artwork including paintings, sculptures, traditional performances, and handicrafts.

The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is participating in the event by presenting the winning design from the inaugural edition of the ‘Al-Musalla Prize,’ which embodies the concept of an open courtyard through a structure inspired by local weaving and textile traditions. The piece was created using sustainable materials repurposed from palm trees, offering a contemporary expression of the connection between architecture and the Kingdom’s environmental and cultural heritage.