Misk Art Institute to Host Creative Forum 2026 in Riyadh, Focusing on Human Imprint in Culture
The Misk Art Institute, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has announced the Creative Forum 2026, scheduled for September 3 and 4 at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) in Riyadh. This two-day event will gather over 48 cultural experts, curators, academics, artists, and policymakers from around the world. The forum will feature 16 specialized panel discussions, eight artistic and cultural mentorship sessions, and six 'Coffee with a Cultural Expert' programs. The discussions will delve into the rapid transformations in cultural practices driven by technological advancements, with a particular focus on the human imprint in contemporary cultural practices and the evolving relationship between people and creativity. Key themes include storytelling, identity, creative collaboration networks, and the impact of digital transformation and artificial intelligence on the cultural landscape. Since its inception in 2020, the Creative Forum has hosted more than 280 ... 
