JEDDAH: Landscapes, calligraphy, architecture and memories came together in Jeddah as more than 60 Saudi and Pakistani artists explored the cultural ties connecting their two countries through a joint exhibition celebrating heritage, identity and friendship.
“WAHID: One Spirit, Shared Heritage and Diverse Expression,” a three-day exhibition held at Pakistan’s Consulate in Jeddah from Nov. 12-14, brought together artists from both nations for a visual dialogue on the values and traditions they share, despite their diverse backgrounds and artistic styles.
The exhibition featured a wide range of paintings and calligraphic works inspired by history, faith, culture and contemporary life, highlighting both the similarities and distinctive characteristics of Saudi and Pakistani artistic expression.
Among the participants were Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq and renowned Pakistani calligrapher Shafiq Uz-Zaman.
The opening ceremony drew diplomats, artists and cultural figures, including Pakistan’s Consul General in Jeddah Syed Mustafa Rabbani; Mohammed Al-Subaih, director of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah; and Abdulkhaliq Al-Zahrani, director general of the Ministry of Media’s branch in the Makkah Region.
For Rabbani, the exhibition reflected a relationship that extended beyond official diplomacy.
He said: “For the first time, this is a joint Pakistani-Saudi art exhibition, bringing together the artistic expressions of our two brotherly nations.
