Opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition Marks Seventh Edition

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Commission for Riyadh City, through the Riyadh Art Program, has announced the opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition, showcasing completed artworks from the 7th edition of the annual international Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium. The exhibition will take place from February 9 to February 22, 2026, on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Al Tahlia) in Riyadh and is open to the public free of charge.

Held under the theme Traces of What Will Be, this year's edition explores transformation as both a material process and a condition shaped by the city's evolution, reflecting Riyadh's ongoing renewal. The Al Tahlia site holds historical significance as the location of Riyadh's early water desalination stations, grounding the exhibition within a legacy of innovation, adaptation, and the pursuit of improved quality of life. This context provides a conceptual framework for the works on view.

The exhibition features 25 new large scale sculptures completed during the live sculpting phase, held from January 10 to February 5, 2026, allowing the public to witness the artistic process as it unfolded. Working with locally sourced stone and reclaimed metal, the artists transformed raw materials into finished works, emphasizing process, durability, and material intelligence within the public realm.

The 7th edition of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium and Exhibition brings together Saudi and international artists from 18 countries, selected from more than 650 applications representing 50 countries worldwide through a specialized international jury. The participating artworks present diverse artistic interpretations of the symposium's theme, addressing ideas of memory, responsible use of resources, environmental innovation, and the impact of human intervention within natural and urban contexts.

The curatorial framework for Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 is overseen by Lulwa Alhomoud, Sarah Staton, and Rut Blees Luxemburg, whose combined expertise in public art, spatial practice, and contemporary visual culture has informed the development of works that engage closely with material, site, and future possibilities.

An interactive program accompanies the exhibition, including workshops, panel talks, and educational visits. This program reinforces the commitment of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium to operate as an open cultural platform that encourages community participation and supports awareness of contemporary art.

All artworks produced during the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 edition will join the permanent Riyadh Art Collection and will be installed at prominent public locations across the city in the future, extending the program's impact beyond the exhibition period and integrating contemporary sculpture into public spaces across Riyadh.

Since its launch in 2019, the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium has brought together more than 170 local and international artists, with each edition contributing new works to Riyadh Art's Permanent Collection. To date, over 60 sculptures from past editions have been permanently installed across the city, with additional works scheduled for installation in future phases, reflecting the program's long-term approach to expanding public art across Riyadh.

The Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition is open to the public free of charge from February 9 to February 22, 2026, on Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Street (Al Tahlia) in Riyadh.

For more information, please visit: riyadhart.rcrc.gov.sa/en/tuwaiq-sculpture

 

 

 

 

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Opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition Marks Seventh Edition

Opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition Marks Seventh Edition

Opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition Marks Seventh Edition

Opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition Marks Seventh Edition

Opening of the Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Exhibition Marks Seventh Edition

SHANGHAI, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI becomes essential in K–12 education, many teachers face a practical question: How to teach AI through hands-on, project-based learning without advanced coding skills?

A recent workshop in Kathmandu University offers a clear answer. Conducted by DFRobot, an innovator in STEAM education, the three-hour workshop at the School of Engineering brought together teachers and department heads from across disciplines. Participants completed two hands-on AI projects while exploring how to translate these experiences into their own classroom teaching.

From Awareness to Classroom Practice

According to the Computer Science Teachers Association, while most educators support AI in the curriculum, many lack confidence in teaching it effectively. This workshop directly addressed that gap—moving from awareness to practical implementation.

Learning AI Through Hands-On Building

The training adopted a face-to-face, project-based approach, combining technical learning with pedagogy. It focused on deploying AI capabilities—such as speech and vision—on edge devices, connecting abstract concepts to interactive classroom applications.

Using UNIHIKER K10 hardware and Mind+ graphical programming software, participants completed two progressive projects:

Voice Interaction

Using the UNIHIKER K10 and the Mind+ graphical programming platform software, the workshop introduced voice-based human–machine interaction as an accessible entry point into AI learning. Teachers began by creating a simple voice-controlled system with commands such as "turn on the light," experiencing a fundamental AI interaction loop: wake → recognize → execute.

Building on this foundation, they extended the system to control on-screen movement through voice directions, transforming a basic function into a more engaging and interactive experience. Rather than focusing on complex programming, the training emphasized how simple voice commands can be translated into practical classroom applications.

Through this process, teachers gained a clear understanding of real-time voice interaction and its classroom potential.

Vision Interaction

The workshop introduced the HUSKYLENS AI vision sensor and its face recognition capabilities, helping teachers understand how machines perceive the world through visual data. Trainers explained the core workflow of face recognition—including detection, alignment, encoding, and matching—providing a clear technical framework for classroom application. Building on this foundation, teachers connected HUSKYLENS with the Mind+ programming environment and implemented real-time recognition tasks. Extending this approach, they developed a "Smart Pet" system by integrating HUSKYLENS with the UNIHIKER K10. The system could recognize different types of cats—such as Orange Tabby, Striped Tabby, and Siamese—and respond with corresponding interactive states.

Through this hands-on process, teachers gained a clear understanding of computer vision concepts and how visual input can drive interactive systems, enabling more engaging and project-based learning in the classroom.

A Model That Can Be Applied in AI Classrooms

The workshop highlights a practical approach to AI education that can be replicated across schools:
Accessible: Entry-level coding is all that's needed — suitable for K–12 learners.
Adaptable: Projects can be transformed into games, smart systems, or classroom tools
Structured: Aligned with project-based learning and real-world problem-solving

As part of the assessment, each teacher was asked to outline how the projects could be adapted for their own classrooms—highlighting a core objective of the training: not just using tools, but enabling curriculum design and effective knowledge transfer.

More importantly, it emphasized a critical shift—from understanding AI to applying it. By experiencing the full creation process, teachers gained the confidence to bring AI into their own classrooms.

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How to Teach AI in the Classroom: A Hands-On Teacher Training Workshop at Kathmandu University