The former Minister of Culture and Information, Dr. Abdulaziz Mohieddin Khoja, launched the art exhibition of the Literary and Cultural Club in Jeddah, “Art for All”, which was held in the “Creativity Pioneering” in Adham Arts at the Salma Center, with the participation of more than 100 male and female artists and in the presence of a large number of businessmen, intellectuals, artists and media professionals. The club honored a group of businessmen who contribute to supporting the cultural and artistic movement in Jeddah, namely: Dr. Ali Al-Naqour, Ahmed Al-Obeikan, Al-Sharif Hussein Al-Barakati, Khaled Al-Sayari, and the pioneering artist Taha Saban. Artists who presented workshops and courses at the club were also honored. The art exhibition included more than 170 works from all art schools and Arabic calligraphy, and part of the proceeds from the exhibition was allocated to the Wedad Charity Association, which is concerned with caring for orphans.
Dr. Khoja praised the exhibition, saying: I was pleased this evening to attend the opening of the exhibition, and I was impressed by what I saw of the distinguished works that reflect the thought, distinction and creativity of the participating artists, and I was pleased with the interest in visual arts by the Jeddah Literary Club through holding workshops and exhibitions and enriching the fine arts community with many Among the activities in addition to its literary and cultural role.
Regarding the exhibition, the president of the club, Dr. Abdullah Aweqel Al-Salami, said: The art exhibition “Art for All” has become an annual occasion and a season for spreading visual culture through the artistic creativity presented. To Dr. Abdulaziz Khoja for his kind attendance of the exhibition and encouragement of the participating artists and artists through his patriarchal motivating words. I do not forget the thanks and appreciation of the businessmen who support culture and arts in Jeddah in general and the Jeddah Club in particular. This is not strange for those who love their country and support everything that contributes to the advancement of the people of the country.
Saleh Shabraq (Jeddah)