KAUST partners with the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025

10 March, 2025

KAUST is proud to be an Education Partner for the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, marking the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale where we have partnered with this prestigious event since the last Biennale in 2023. This extraordinary event celebrates Islamic culture, history, and contemporary artistic expression.  

Organized by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, the Biennale provides a unique platform that blends historical artifacts with contemporary works, exploring themes of faith, identity, and creativity. 

Held at the Aga Khan Award-winning Western Hajj Terminal in Jeddah, the Biennale offers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. Under the theme ‘And All That Is In Between’, the exhibition spans 10,000 square meters, guiding visitors through five galleries and two pavilions, culminating in a space where the filtered sunlight, vast vistas and views of sky and desert evoke a communal sense of reflection. 

Exhibition Details: 

Dates

January 25 – May 24, 2025 

Ramadan Hours:  

  • 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. 

Opening Hours

  • Saturday – Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

  • Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

  • Ramadan Hours: 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. 

General Admission tickets are free but required to enter the event.  

 
The Public Program 

The Islamic Arts Biennale public program features a vast line-up of activities including workshops, meet-the-artist sessions, panel discussions, talks, seminars, performances and film screenings. General admission is free of charge and open to all for booking. 

As part of KAUST’s commitment to education and cultural enrichment, we are hosting a series of workshops in collaboration with the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, fostering artistic dialogue and supporting creative talent within the Kingdom. 

 

Bus Transportation 

To encourage community participation, Campus and Community (C&C) is providing complimentary transportation to the event on the following dates in February: 

Friday, March 14 

  • Departure from KAUST (Tamimi parking lot): 7:00 p.m. 

  • Return from event venue: 11:00 p.m. 

Friday, March 21 

  • Departure from KAUST (Tamimi parking lot): 7:00 p.m. 

  • Return from event venue: 11:00 p.m. 

Additional bus shuttles will be arranged in the coming months—stay tuned for updates.  

Join us at the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 and experience the dynamic intersection of heritage and modernity. 

 

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY