● ARTDOM to Create a First-of-Its-Kind DESIGN & ART EXPO CONGRESS in Riyadh, Showcasing Never-Before-Seen International Designers in the Middle East.
● An Exclusive Gala Dinner Featuring Members of the Royal Family Will Mark the Opening of the Exhibition.
Following its resounding success in Moscow and across Russia, ARTDOM, the international design and art expo and congress of collectible furniture, interiors, and contemporary art, announces its most ambitious expansion yet: a landmark edition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hosted in a 5,000-square-meter in King Abdullah Financial District venue of architectural distinction, ARTDOM Riyadh will present a carefully curated showcase of 200 international brands’ representatives, many of whom will debut in the Middle East for the very first time. This highly anticipated edition will redefine the regional design landscape with world-class innovation, craftsmanship, and cross-cultural creativity.
A New Design and Art Milestone in Riyadh
As Riyadh rapidly emerges as a hub of architectural ambition and cultural investment, ARTDOM’s arrival marks a transformative moment for the Middle East’s design community.
The event will open with an exclusive gala dinner, gathering exhibitors, ambassadors, global media, and members of the Saudi Royal Family. This by-invitation-only event underscores ARTDOM’s unique role in building bridges between international creative leaders and the visionaries shaping the future of the Kingdom.
Throughout the two-day program, visitors will experience:
● a dynamic stream of keynote talks and panel discussions with global experts, addressing sustainability, innovation, and the future of design.
● B2B matching program connects international brands with key market representatives, fostering tangible business opportunities and partnerships
● A rigorously curated showcase of collectible furniture, interiors, and design objects.
● An immersive exhibition layout reflecting the unique narratives of each brand.
● An emphasis on cross-cultural dialogue and creative collaboration.
Ambassadors & Speakers
ARTDOM Riyadh will unite some of the most respected voices in the global design scene. Among the main ambassadors and speakers:
Giulio Cappellini – Legendary Italian art director and innovator, known as a “talent scout” for discovering Marc Newson, Tom Dixon, Jasper Morrison, and many others. Under his leadership, Cappellini became a global design icon. Recipient of the Compasso d’Oro Career Award.
Carlo Colombo – Celebrated Italian architect and designer, art director of Arflex, and one of the most in-demand creatives in Italy. Known for his refined minimalism and sustainable projects, including the world’s first eco-sustainable island in Dubai.
Draga & Aurel – The Lake Como–based creative duo recognized for their experimental approach to materials and color. Their Transparency Matters series in epoxy resin has been exhibited by Rossana Orlandi and Nilufar Gallery.
Rossana Orlandi – Influential Milan-based gallerist and curator, founder of Spazio Rossana Orlandi. Recognized with the Compasso d’Oro Award, she is renowned for discovering new talent such as Formafantasma and Nacho Carbonell.
Lissa Carmona – CEO of Brazilian design house Etel, dedicated to preserving and reviving the legacy of Brazilian modernism through reissues of works by Oscar Niemeyer, Lina Bo Bardi, and Jorge Zalszupin.
Marzia & Leonardo Dainelli (Dainelli Studio) – Italian architects and designers whose Milan-based studio combines industrial innovation with artisanal craftsmanship. Collaborators with Giorgetti, Gallotti&Radice, and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna.
