Untitled, 2020
Abdulrahman Al Sulaiman is a renowned Saudi visual artist born in Al-Ahsa in 1954. He has organized numerous art exhibitions both within and outside Saudi Arabia, contributing significantly to the development of visual arts in the Eastern region. He led the Visual Arts Department at the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts, playing a pivotal role in the local art scene's growth. He authored books on the history of Saudi and Eastern region visual arts, such as "The Journey of Saudi Visual Art" and "Saudi Visual Art in the Eastern Region." Al Sulaiman received the Sharjah International Biennial Award in 1997, reflecting recognition for his creative endeavors. He also decided to document his artistic journey in a book titled "Abdulrahman Al Sulaiman: The Color of Place, the Fragrance of Memory," recounting significant life moments. As a pioneer in Saudi visual arts, he significantly affected the country's art development, notably leading the Visual Arts Department at the Saudi Society for Culture and Arts in Dammam from 1987 to 2000, sharing his valuable experiences and enriching the local art scene.
