Artist Biography / Artist Statement

Alia Al-Bazei is a Saudi multidisciplinary artist exploring the Bayn—the conceptual “space between” deep-rooted heritage and contemporary evolution. As Head of Art Residencies at the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, her practice serves as a sophisticated dialogue between cultural preservation and modern innovation. Alia’s work oscillates between the visceral nature of physical mediums—oils and organic pigments—and the precision of digital painting. Her minimalist aesthetic deconstructs traditional Saudi motifs, from rhythmic energy to the geometric silhouettes of Najdi architecture, transforming them into a tactile visual language.

Following her 2026 showcase at the Carrousel du Louvre, Alia is preparing for a landmark solo exhibition in November, featuring large-scale fabric and wood installations. Her work remains a dedicated exploration of “The Physical Archive,” capturing cultural memory through form and texture.

List of Previous Exhibitions

Upcoming & Current

2026 | Art Shopping Carrousel du Louvre (All-Women’s Art Show) – Paris, France

2026 | Solo Exhibition: [Title TBD] (Fabric and Installation Focus) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (November)

Group Exhibitions

2025 | Florence Biennale (XV Edition) – Florence, Italy

2024 | All Women’s Arts London – London, UK

2024 | Between the Pages – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2023 | Between Them – Kuwait City, Kuwait

2023 | ME – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2022 | SHE SAID – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2021 | AlMal’ba (Focus on Saudi Traditional Dance) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia