Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement initiative is a pioneering project that documents and celebrates the formative years of Saudi Arabia’s art scene, tracing its development from the 1960s through the 1980s. The initiative unfolds through multiple integrated outputs, starting with the exhibition as its primary showcase, followed later by a comprehensive publication, an original documentary film, and a digital archive to further expand documentation and knowledge.
These efforts are part of the Visual Arts Commission’s work to archive Saudi visual culture, strengthen the historical record, and support ongoing research, making this artistic heritage accessible to both the public and researchers.