JEDDAH: For Ahmed Haddad, art is both a personal and cultural inquiry, with pen marks, traditional dress, and performance converging to question boundaries and preserve heritage through vivid experiences.

The 30-year-old Riyadh-based artist and certified arts educator grew up between Jeddah and Madinah, working across drawing, digital collage, mixed media, and performance.

Haddad has exhibited in more than 25 national and international exhibitions, including 'The Lost Other' in Paris (2025), 'Delicacy of Dualities' in Riyadh (2024), and his solo show 'Reflection' in Jeddah (2020).

He has also collaborated with Misk Art Institute, Misk Global Forum, Riyadh Art, and the Visual Arts Commission.

His creative process often begins with a blue ballpoint pen, followed by acrylics, pastels, and collage on paper, fabric, cardboard, or digital screens.

Haddad founded Haddad Studio in Riyadh's Jax District; the space has hosted more than 120 workshops and programs in 16 Saudi cities, fostering what he calls 'sustainable creative communities.'