Nouf Al Moneef Lights the Way as Noor Riyadh’s Festival Director

Amidst historical omissions and forgotten tales, art stands, revealing societal nuances left untold. Its remnants, a silent testimony to unspoken narratives, weave stories of human experience, and thus, stir the soul. Throughout the kingdom, artists have sown the seeds of a cultural awakening. With sheer vision as their guiding light, they envisioned a Saudi Arabia outside of the confines of oil rigs and spiritual reckonings; a testament to a nation's evolution beyond the expected borders. At the centre of this movement is Noor Riyadh, the world’s biggest light and art festival.
When Nouf Al Moneef, Noor Ryadh’s festival director, was tasked with capturing the kingdom's essence, she envisioned a portrait of the Riyadh that shaped her - a city ablaze with vibrant hues, illuminated not just by light but by the fervour and creativity of its people.
On the eve of the third installment of Noor Riyadh, running from November 30th to December 16th, SceneNowSaudi, in collaboration with Art D’Egypte, ventured into Al Moneef's realm. Within the sanctum of her home, she began sketching the vivid narrative of her journey, offering exclusive glimpses into the genesis of the world's biggest light and art festival.
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