“We wanted to give exposure to young women of both countries who have perhaps not encountered international exposure,” said the ambassador’s wife. “Some of the art is fresh, and from fresh artists. Even the logo shows two women joined back to back but seeing the world from different angles.”
Princess Adela said such exhibitions contribute to exposing women to other cultures.
“Culture and education is the frontier of society, therefore we encourage exhibitions, workshops and cultural events to enrich the information of the citizens,” she said.
Soneeta said the themes of the artwork reflects shared cultural values and customs between Saudi Arabia and India as they pertain to women’s desires, ambitions and dreams.
Princess Adela expressed her desire to study future plans to organize a similar exhibition in India. She also commended the Indian Embassy’s efforts in introducing training courses and workshops in art at King Saud University, Princess Noura University and through the Ministry of Education.
Badria Al-Goblan, a member of the museum’s Consecutive Committee, said her organization has worked with cultural exchange of art ideas and aspirations for more than ten years. There was a similar collaboration between the museum and the Indian Embassy in 2002.
Saida Bagazal, one of the artists participating in the exhibition, expressed her gratitude in being a part of this experience.
The exhibition will continue for four weeks and will include workshops and lectures.
