21/1/2015
Fast Forward
Gold Moor, Jeddah
The exhibition, arranged as a timeline, will present initial, non-exhaustive research findings into the development of artists, art professionals, collections, foundations, public art, and other factors that contributed to building the art movement and extending its reach.
Curated Bashar Al Ahroogi
Fast Forward, the 2015 exhibition for 21.39, will attempt to compile a historical record of the development of the visual arts ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The exhibition, arranged as a timeline, will present initial, non-exhaustive research findings into the development of artists, art professionals, collections, foundations, public art, and other factors that contributed to building the art movement and extending its reach.
The exhibition will challenge the common recounting of the story of the Kingdom’s visual arts movement as a singular, recent phenomenon which developed at the accelerated pace of globalization.
It is important to make the distinction that as it recounts the journey of visual arts in Saudi Arabia, the exhibition will, in essence, focus on influences and events, not artists and artworks.
Critically, Fast Forward is an announcement of the commencement of research into the history of visual art infrastructure and practices in the Kingdom. It is the aim of the exhibition to act as an instigator for the public to come forward with information, images, and collateral materials that can be documented in a much-needed archive.
The Saudi Arts Council will act as the custodian of this archive and is currently exploring ways to make it publicly available as an education and research tool.
“21-39” is a non-profit initiative organized by the Saudi Art Council, a group of local art enthusiasts who wish to contribute to the local community through the promotion of art and culture in Jeddah.
Program:
WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN
5:00 -6:00 pmOpen Air Museum
LOCATION:
Al Hamra Corniche, next to Al Anani Mosque
Launched in the 1960s, the museum is one of the largest of its kind. The massive display includes sculptures, paintings and fountains that are found throughout the city.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
8:00 pm Fast Forward Opening
LOCATION :
21,39/ GOLD MOORE, Al-Shatie' District
FRIDAY, 23 JAN
5:00 pm "Section 11" Exhibition
LOCATION :
Hafiz Gallery/ Bougainvillea Mall
7:00 pm "A Different Show" Opening
LOCATION :
Tasami/ Serafi Mall, 1st Floor
8:30 pm [ Insert Range Here ] Exhibition
LOCATION :
ATHR GALLERY / Serafi Mall, Office Tower, 5th Floor
SATURDAY, 24 JAN
8:30 - 1:30 pmSymposium
LOCATION :
21,39 / GOLD MOORE, Al-Shatie' District
7:30 pm Inner Voices
LOCATION :
Saudi Street Art / Ammariyya Dist., behind Tamer Building