Visitors and collaborators gathered at Ahmed Mater Studio in Diriyah, Riyadh. The studio functions as a cultural and artistic hub welcoming guests from across the art world, including biennale delegates, curators, artists, and researchers.
Ahmed Mater Studio – Riyadh
Founded in the heart of Diriyah, Riyadh, Ahmed Mater Studio is a multidisciplinary space for artistic creation, cultural research, and community engagement. Conceived by artist Ahmed Mater, the studio serves as a creative laboratory where contemporary art intersects with science, heritage, and social inquiry.
The space hosts painting and printmaking facilities, a research library, a communal coffee area, and event spaces that foster dialogue and collaboration among artists, writers, thinkers, and the wider public. Rooted in the cultural context of Saudi Arabia, yet open to global influences, the studio operates as a platform for experimentation, mentorship, and the development of ambitious new work.
More than just a workspace, Ahmed Mater Studio is a living archive and a cultural hub — nurturing ideas that speak to the rapidly changing landscape of the region and the evolving role of the artist in society.