Venice, August (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 28 أغسطس 2025ء) CEO of the Visual Arts Commission Dina Amin explained that holding the exhibition in Venice marks a significant step that reflects the continuous development and vibrant creativity of the photography sector in the Kingdom. She added that the exhibition highlights the innovative contributions of Saudi photographers, whose works express national identity through fresh perspectives that engage international audiences.
Through the Kingdom Photography Award, the Visual Arts Commission aims to support creatives in photography, enhance the sustainability of the local photographic scene by fostering cultural exchange, enrich visual knowledge, and build a photographic archive that documents the Kingdom's features, heritage, and landscapes through artistic lenses, embodying the national visual identity. The award also aims to foster a culture of innovation in photography, encouraging participants to explore new approaches that transcend traditional practices while providing a platform for emerging talents to showcase their work to a global audience. The 2025 edition of the award has attracted numerous submissions from Saudi and international photographers.
The exhibition forms part of the wider cultural program organized by the Ministry of Culture at the Abbazia building in Venice, Italy, from May 10 to November 23, 2025. The program showcases Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape and enhances its international presence, reflecting the Kingdom's cultural renaissance and promoting cultural exchange in line with the National Culture Strategy under Saudi Vision 2030.
