UNESCOis holding an exhibition of the Saudi conceptual artistOthman Al-Khuzaim under the auspices of the Saudi Foreign Ministry in Geneva.
Theartist's exhibition is entitled "Letters without words," which combines acollection of 30 paintings consisting of Arabic letters written in variouscolors and styles.
Anexhibition of Arabic letters will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva onSeptember 10th on the sidelines of the 42nd session ofthe UN Human Rights Council.
ThePermanent Mission of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva supportedthe Saudiconceptual artist Othman Al-Khuzaim in a Saudi cultural activity to promote aculture of peace. The exhibition will be open to the public free of chargeuntil September 23rd, with interactive sessions throughout theexhibition.
Abdul-AzizAl-Muzaini, Director of the UNESCO Liaison Office in Geneva, praised theartistic work and the well-known conceptual artist, saying: "The exhibition isclosely related to UNESCO's work and is well suited within the framework of UNhuman rights mechanisms aimed at promoting cultural rights through dialogue, tolerance,and mutual understanding".
TatianaValovaya, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, Dr.Abdul-Aziz Al-Wasel, Ambassador and Representative of the Kingdom of SaudiArabia to the United Nations Office at Geneva, and Dr. Abdul-Aziz Al-Muzaini,UNESCO Representative to the United Nations in Geneva will attend the openingof the exhibition of the Saudi conceptual artist.
