Ziyad Al Roqi

Ziyad Alroqi, born in Afif in 1998 and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is an emerging artist on a mission to redefine the essence of deserts. His journey began with a profound passion for artistic expression, which led him to the world of architecture. Ziyad pursued a Bachelor's degree in Architecture at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, graduating in 2021. Fueling his desire to merge the realms of design and culture, Ziyad took a significant step forward by enrolling in a Master's program. He earned his Master's degree in Situated Practice, a program dedicated to contemporary art and culture, at UCL in 2023. This academic journey provided him with a deeper understanding of the interplay between art and society, a perspective that now informs his artistic endeavors. Later starting his artistic journey with a solo exhibition titled "Deserts Talk" in London October 2023 to connect bridges and cultures and continuing his journey in Saudi Arabia Being part of Wasm studio to express his artistic endeavors

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