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Art Jameel's 'We saw an endless cycle' Explores Jeddah Through 17 Artists

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Art Jameel has revealed an upcoming group exhibition named 'We saw an endless cycle,' scheduled to take place from November 27, 2024, to April 17, 2025, at Hayy Arts in Hayy Jameel, Jeddah. Curated by Rotana Shaker, the exhibition will showcase the works of 17 artists from 12 different countries, including notable figures such as Lubna Chowdhary, Basmah Felemban, and William Pope.L. Several of these artists will be exhibiting in Saudi Arabia for the first time. The show will feature contemporary art, archival pieces, and new commissions, exploring how artists reflect Jeddah's urban changes through various intimate actions. The exhibition's title is inspired by Seher Shah's poetry and includes global urban documentation from cities like London and Cairo.

Key facts

  • Exhibition runs November 27, 2024 – April 17, 2025
  • Takes place at Hayy Arts, Hayy Jameel, Jeddah
  • Curated by Rotana Shaker
  • Features 17 artists from 12 countries
  • Includes works from Art Jameel Collection, new commissions, and loans
  • Title derived from poetry by Seher Shah
  • Some artists showing in Saudi Arabia for first time
  • Explores urban transformation through various artistic practices

Entities

Artists

  • Lubna Chowdhary
  • Basmah Felemban
  • Mustafa Hassan
  • Bricklab
  • Nadia Kaabi-Linke
  • Amal Kenawy
  • Rut Blees Luxemburg
  • Umber Majeed
  • William Pope.L
  • Abdulhalim Radwi
  • Seher Shah
  • Hassan Sharif
  • John Smith
  • Mohammed Al Saleem
  • Dima Srouji
  • Risham Syed
  • Lin Yilin
  • Lulua Alyahya
  • Rotana Shaker

Institutions

  • Art Jameel
  • Hayy Arts
  • Hayy Jameel

Locations

  • Jeddah
  • Saudi Arabia
  • London
  • Guangzhou
  • Cairo
  • New York
  • Jerusalem
  • Tunis
  • Lahore
  • Islamabad

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