利雅得,2025年6月24日

沙特阿拉伯著名艺术家、Shashai Studio创始人拉希德·阿尔·沙沙伊(Rashed AlShashai),与“A Manifesto”发起人、亚洲艺术研究院院长房婷婷(Tingting Fang)于利雅得正式签署战略合作意向书(MoU),共同发起设立“丝路文化委员会”(Silk Council for Culture)。

( 拉希德·阿尔·沙沙伊(Rashed AlShashai)与房婷婷(Tingting Fang))

“丝路文化委员会”将作为一个独立运作的非营利文化机构,致力于推动中东与远东在艺术与文化领域的深度合作。该倡议以“丝绸之路”的文化遗产为灵感,意在重启这条横跨东西的精神通道,回应当代文明间沟通与共创的迫切需求,打造以交流、互信与可持续发展为导向的国际文化平台。

作为共同愿景的一部分,房婷婷于签约期间深入走访了利雅得JAX艺术区,参观了多家艺术工作室及展览空间,并与多位本地艺术家展开交流。她高度评价了该区域所展现出的文化活力,并就未来在“丝路文化委员会”框架下开展联合项目进行了深入探讨。

项目愿景与未来方向

丝路文化委员会未来将推出一系列具有影响力的合作项目,聚焦当代全球文化发展的关键议题,重点包括:

搭建艺术与学术的国际交流平台

构建中东与远东之间的当代表达与文化对话

支持连接传统与创新的文化倡议

推动跨境、可持续的创意实践合作

合作机制说明

相关项目将与沙特阿拉伯本地及国际文化伙伴机构协同推进,并获得专业机构与平台的支持。首批重点合作计划将于近期陆续公布,敬请期待。

双方代表发言节选

拉希德·阿尔·沙沙伊:

“丝路文化委员会的成立是一次全新起点,它回应了当代文化领域对国际化共创平台的迫切需求,也代表了我们对跨文化合作愿景的认真承诺。”

房婷婷:

“JAX艺术区所呈现出的创作能量让我深受启发。通过这项合作,我们希望在一个开放、协作的场域中,探索连接传统根基与未来愿景的可持续文化模式。”

Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between “Shashai Studio” and the “Asian Academy of Arts” to Establish a Non-Profit Cultural Foundation

Supporting Cultural Exchange Between the Middle East and the Far East

Riyadh – June 24, 2025

Saudi artist Rashed AlShashai, founder of Shashai Studio, and Tingting Fang, artistic curator and Dean of the Asian Academy of Arts, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the “Silk Council for Culture”—an independent, non-profit cultural entity dedicated to fostering artistic and cultural collaboration between the Middle East and the Far East. The initiative draws inspiration from the rich legacy of the “Silk Road” as a historical symbol of communication and mutual creativity among civilizations.

As part of the shared vision to promote cultural dialogue, Tingting Fang conducted a tour of JAX District in Riyadh, visiting several art studios and exhibitions, and engaging with local artists. She expressed admiration for the district’s cultural vitality and discussed future opportunities for collaboration through the upcoming programs of the new foundation.

The Importance of Joint Programs

The foundation aims to develop high-impact programs that respond to the evolving global cultural landscape and contribute to:

·Creating platforms for artistic and academic exchange

·Building contemporary cultural dialogue between the two regions

·Supporting initiatives that bridge heritage and innovation

·Enabling cross-border creative practices in sustainable production environments

Collaboration Mechanisms

Initiatives will be carried out in coordination with local and international cultural partners, with support from specialized institutional entities. Details about upcoming programs and initiatives will be announced in due course.

Statements from the Signatories

Rashed AlShashai:

“The establishment of the Silk Council for Culture marks a new beginning for collaborative cultural work. It is a thoughtful response to the growing need for international platforms that embrace exchange and co-creation through a contemporary lens.”

Tingting Fang:

“I was deeply inspired by the creative energy in JAX District. Through this initiative, we aim to build a sustainable cultural model that connects deep-rooted traditions with forward-looking visions in an open and collaborative space.”