Orbis Tertius First exhibition in France of AlUla artists in residency programme

October 15th to 20th, 2024 5 rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris A journey between fictions and myths Orbis Tertius is an exhibition bringing together 20 contemporary artists who have participated in the artistic residency programmes in the oasis city of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Curated by Arnaud Morand, Head of Arts at AFALULA, it borrows its title…

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Appointment of Catherine Pégard as Member of the Executive Committee, Chief of Cultural Development

Portrait de CATHERINE PEGARD par ©THOMAS GARNIER

The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) announces the appointment of Ms. Catherine Pégard as Chief of Cultural Development. Catherine Pégard will also join the Agency’s Executive Committee, where she will actively contribute to the definition and implementation of AFALULA’s overall strategy. She will assume her duties as of October 1, 2024. Previously President of…

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The French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) welcomes the signing of a major partnership between the Centre Pompidou and the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) for the development of a Contemporary Art Museum in AlUla

Saudi Arabia and France signed an intergovernmental agreement in April 2018 on the sustainable development of the AlUla region and its transformation into a world-class cultural and tourism destination. As a result of this agreement, the French Agency for AlUla Development (AFALULA) was created to mobilize all French know-how (experts, operators, companies) and to support…

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