In brief
The "Red Wind, Coral Worlds" exhibition at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah ran for over five months before closing in late October 2026, showcasing contemporary art that examined the Red Sea’s trade, migration, and pilgrimage connections. Curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham, the show included panels, youth workshops, and a symposium on shared musical heritage as part of Jeddah’s expanding visual arts scene.
The "Red Wind, Coral Worlds" exhibition at Hayy Jameel in Jeddah closed after more than five months of running, culminating at the end of October 2026. The show examined the Red Sea’s cultural and civilizational memory through contemporary art and research, highlighting trade, migration, and Hajj routes that linked Jeddah with East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean.
The exhibition was curated by Huda Tayob and Miriam Hillawi Abraham and featured installations, archival materials, and sensory experiences that evoked the region’s tangible and intangible heritage.
Program highlights included panel discussions on the role of migration in shaping artistic practices, educational activities for youth such as the "As Told by the Land" project, and a final‑day symposium titled "Red Wind, Sonic Residues" that explored shared musical heritage among Red Sea communities.
Operating as part of Art Jameel’s Hayy Arts series, "Red Wind, Coral Worlds" contributed to Jeddah’s growing visual arts scene by bridging historical research with contemporary creative expression.
