Martina Köppel-Yang Curates Cross-Cultural Exhibition at Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art

In Riyadh at the Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art (SAMoCA), curator Martina Köppel-Yang is showcasing an exhibition titled 'The Writings of Today are a Promise for Tomorrow.' This exhibit explores the connections between Arab and Chinese cultures, focusing on writing and gardens. Artists featured include Zheng Guogu, Yangjiang Group, Yang Jiechang, Chen Zhen, Lin Tianmiao, Wang Du, Huang Yong Ping, and Qiu Zhijie, with additional works by Chen Tong, Tian Dexi, and Michael Lin created locally. Köppel-Yang draws parallels between Saudi Arabia's rapid urban growth and China's changes in the 1990s, using Sun Tzu's idea of 'advance through retreat.' The exhibition runs until January 18, 2025.