ATHR GALLERY

Founded by Hamza Serafi and Mohammed Hafiz in 2009, Athr Gallery has emerged as a key player in the development of contemporary art in the Middle East. Being a multifunctional art space, it hosts a variety of immersive exhibitions and art programs to interest the members of the local community and the general public. It is well-known for exhibiting the artworks of Saudi artists such as Ahmed Mater and many more.

Known as the home of contemporary art in Jeddah, Athr Gallery is yet another one of the popular galleries and Places to visit in Jeddah. Established by Mohammed Hafiz and Hamza Serafi, the gallery is an important landmark of the region’s developing contemporary art and culture.

In addition to being a multifunctional art space, the gallery also hosts numerous different types of exhibitions and art workshops all around the year. The gallery is also the home of several works by eminent Saudi artists like Dana Awartani, Ahmed Mater and Muhannad Shono, among others.

Highlights

• Athr Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery that represents artists who work across a range of media.
• It has been facilitating artistic dialogue between contemporary artists from around the globe since its inception in 2009.
• Providing assistance to emerging as well as established artists, it helps promote their achievements and works.
• In a 20,000 square feet space in the heart of Jeddah, it includes areas for creative experimentation, a visual arts bookshop, and a terrace for outdoor presentations.
• To promote cultural dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world, the gallery is currently developing a cultural exchange program amongst international artists and curators.