FOR the first time, a contemporary and comprehensive art exhibition of 17 Saudi Artists is on view in London. The art exhibition which opened on Oct. 16 and which will run through Dec. 13 is being held at the School of Oriental and Africa Studies (SOAS) Brunei Gallery of the University of London. The exhibition entitled ‘Edge of Arabia' is being sponsored by a number of leading establishments in the Kingdom: Al Moghdaria Agricultural Company, Saudi Plastic Factory, Mabi Al-Jaber Foundation, A Clark Charitable Trust Belucci Jewelry and Sarafi Group. Saudi artists, both men and women throughout the Kingdom, have been hoping to establish themselves on the international art scene. For decades, they have created works of art in all media which have remained in their studios with very little exposure. They have been longing to show the world that Saudi artists are truly talented, professional and equal in quality to the art produced worldwide. ‘Edge of Arabia' is presently giving some 17 Saudi artists to be seen and heard on an international scale. Their works are being viewed for the first time by the European and international community eliciting positive reactions, allowing the artists the opportunity to interact with artists from other nations and expand their views, ideas and personal visions. The artists participating in the event: Abdulaziz Ashour Abdul Nasser Gharem Ahmed Mater Al-Ziad Aseeri Ali Al-Ruzaiza Ayman Yossri Daydban Faisal Samra Lulwah Al-Homoud Maha Malluh Mahdi Al-Jeraibi Manal Al-Dowayan Mohammed Farea Noha Al-Sharif Reem Al-Faisal Sameer Al-Daham Shadia & Raja Alem Yousef Jaha __
