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Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz Al Saud (left) with Shahad Alsudais, who led the architectural concept of the new space as architect and founder of Quartz
Photo by Intelier
Lift, a hybrid exhibition, co-working and concept shop space, has opened in JAX, the pedestrianised cultural district on the outskirts of Riyadh.
“I wanted Lift to be more than a traditional gallery,” its founder, Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz Al Saud, tells The Art Newspaper. “JAX is already a growing creative community, and Lift is the space where people can not only see art but also meet, create, and exchange ideas.” The gallery sells artwork but does not have a stable of represented artists.
Lift was first launched in 2020 with a space in central Riyadh but began moving to the JAX district in late 2024. The space is now fully open to the public. The Saudi architecture firm Quartz designed the 6,500 sq. ft space with an eye towards flexibility, including moveable walls and multi-use spaces that fit its varied programme. The hub hosts workshops, studios and exhibitions, and supports artists across disciplines, including the visual arts, design, film, photography and fashion, the latter of which is Nouf’s background.
Lift gallery includes a cafe open daily in addition to the rotating programme of exhibitions, pop-up shops, and workshops
Photo by Shoayb Khattab
“A big focus for us is supporting emerging Saudi and regional talent alongside more established creatives,” says Nouf. “We love bringing new artists to the scene.”
Lift has so far collaborated with a number of Saudi and international artists, including the French-Tunisian artist eL Seed, Bradley Theodore from Turks & Caicos and the Dutch-Chinese artist Zhuang Hong Yi.
JAX has been growing since its official opening in 2021. The redevelopment of the former industrial area is part of the larger Diriyah project, in which the Saudi state is transforming the historically significant area into a major cultural and touristic destination. The JAX district, which covers approximately 120,000 sq. m, now houses venues such as the Diriyah Biennale Foundation and SAMoCA (the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art), as well as numerous artists’ and designers’ studios, cafes and galleries.
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The October Gallery Museum places art in the community. Here are partner locations where you can have an art experience.
Some locations art is installed inside buildings and visits are during regular business hours. Other locations are by appointment only. Schools are not open to the public. In addition, we have many outdoor installations that you can enjoy around the clock. Check each location below for details. Tours are available upon request. 215-352-3114.
Here are some of our patrons that have donated art and art related items installed as part of our Art in the Community program. Thanks!
Watson and Sonia Brown
Stephanie Daniel
Chad Cortez Everett
Gail Gaines
Dr. Darryl J. Ford
Kelly R. Harrison
Deborah Kelly
Betty Ann D. Lawrence
David Lawrence
Leon McDuffie
Michael Muhammad
Jay R. Ogilvie
Marjorie H. Ogilvie
Junious Rhone, Sr.
Robin Rhone
Shirley Rhone
April Rice
Karen Roach
Monica Rocha
Steve Satell
Deborah Stephens
Staci Watson
Stephanie R. West
Horace Wright
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Art and art related items may be returned to October Gallery in good condition within twenty (20) days of the purchase for store credit ONLY – unless otherwise stated on an invoice.
Items on layaway or even items paid for will be held by the gallery for no more than ninety (90) days from the original sale date. Refund is in store credit ONLY – unless other stated on an invoice.
