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Mohammed Eidha Al-Thaqafi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1976 Taif, Saudi Arabia |
| Citizenship | Saudi |
| Education | Mater's In Sculpture (2015) Umm al-Qura University |
| Occupation(s) | Sculptor, Visual Artist |
Mohammad Al-Thaqafi (b. 1976, Taif) is a Saudi sculptor and visual artist who is the head of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Taif. His notable works include carving Mu'allaqat verses on Souk Okaz rocks. Al-Thaqafi has held several solo exhibitions, including 'Ghayaheb' (2022) and 'Legend and Stone' (2007), as well as participating in over 200 group exhibitions in Saudi Arabia and internationally.
Education
[edit]- M.A., Umm Al-Qura University, 2015. Thesis: 'Trends in Contemporary Sculpture in Saudi Arabia: An Analytical Study.
Work
[edit]- Head of the Fine Arts Committee, Taif branch, Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts.
- Founding member of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts.
- Member of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts.
Art Galleries and Works
[edit]- Hosted fourth solo exhibition 'Ghayaheb' at Mono Gallery, Riyadh (2022), showcasing sculptures representing over 25 years of experience in the field
- Presented third solo exhibition 'Naqa'a' (Purity) at Dama Art Gallery, Jeddah, 2016.
- Hosted second solo exhibition 'Manifestations' at Desert Heritage Gallery, Khobar, 2016.
- Debuted solo exhibition 'The Legend and the Stone' at Shubra Palace, Taif, 2007.
- Co-exhibited 'Bronze' with Moatasem Al-Kubaisi at Mono Gallery, Riyadh, 2019.
- Participated in Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium, 2019.
- Contributed to Rome Fine Arts Forum, Italy, 2018.
- Took part in Medina International Sculpture Symposium 'Art of Sculpture', 2018.
- Joined First Marble Sculpture Symposium, Ministry of Culture, 2012.
- Exhibited at Saudi Cultural Week, Russia, 2007.
- Showcased at UNESCO Exhibition, Austria, 2007.
- Participated in Saudi Cultural Week Exhibition, Senegal, 2008.
- Exhibited at Saudi Anamel Exhibition, Germany, 2008.
- Contributed to First Meknes International Fine Arts Forum, Morocco, 2009.
- Delivered lecture 'Sculptural Papers' at Taif Art Gallery, 2018.
- Created field works in Tunisia, Al-Dawadmi, King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah), and on Taif-Al-Baha road.
- In 2009, Al-Thaqafi carved selected verses from the pre-Islamic Mu'allaqat poems onto 22 rocks at Souk Okaz over 11 days, marking one of his most notable works.
Awards
[edit]- 2nd place, Abha Cultural Competition for Artistic Creativity (Sculpture), 2016
- Sculpture award, Maqamat Contemporary Art Competition, Riyadh, 2013
- 1st place, Al-Qasabi Competition, 2013
- Oscar for Sculpture, Cairo Biennale of Culture and Arts, 2011
- 3rd place, Ministry of Culture sculpture competition, 2010
- Eqtena'a award, First Youth Exhibition, 2010