Riyadh's JAX cultural district expands with Lift gallery arrival

Riyadh's JAX cultural district is expanding with the arrival of the Lift gallery, a hybrid exhibition, co-working, and concept shop space. Princess Nouf bint Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of Lift, aims to create a space where people can not only see art but also meet, create, and exchange ideas. The gallery sells artwork but does not have a stable of represented artists, focusing instead on supporting emerging Saudi and regional talent alongside more established creatives.

The 6,500 sq. ft space, designed by the Saudi architecture firm Quartz, features moveable walls and multi-use spaces that accommodate workshops, studios, and exhibitions across disciplines such as visual arts, design, film, photography, and fashion. JAX, a pedestrianised cultural district on the outskirts of Riyadh, has been growing since its official opening in 2021 and now houses various venues, artists' and designers' studios, cafes, and galleries.

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