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ART FAIR
SECTIONS

Each ARQA section is inspired by a classical element, designed to guide galleries, collectors, and cultural partners into the arena that best reflects their style, vision & value.

NĀR |
A Crown Collection
Element - Fire

NĀR stands at the summit of ARQA. It is a realm dedicated to museum quality artworks from the great lineages of art: Impressionism, Post Impressionism, Modernism, Abstract Expressionism, and the most influential currents of Twentieth Century art. This is where the dialogue between eras becomes visible through masterpieces that shaped the world of art.

Here one encounters the presence of Picasso and Dalí, whose Modern visions transformed the language of form. Monet and the Impressionist school, whose light and atmosphere redefined perception. Rothko and the Abstract Expressionists, who expanded the emotional architecture of colour. Warhol and the pioneers of Pop, who reimagined the relationship between art and society; Robert Indiana and more... Each name marks a turning point in the evolution of culture.

ARQA ART FAIR | Picasso, Monet, Jackson Pollock
ARQA ART FAIR | Picasso, Monet, Jackson Pollock

NĀR illuminates what is rare. Every work introduced here carries distinguished provenance, institutional acknowledgement, and an artistic pedigree that reaches across generations. The galleries invited into this section safeguard heritage, presenting pieces that embody significance, rarity, and lasting impact.

This section welcomes exhibitors who represent masterworks and historically important creations. It offers collectors and institutions a setting where legacy remains anew, revealing the enduring power of the artists who created the modern imagination.

MA’A is the domain of established contemporary programs, where the most compelling voices of our time present the evolution of global art. This section gathers galleries whose artists have achieved recognizable influence through exhibitions, critical reception, and a sustained presence within the international communities.

Here, the spectrum of contemporary expression unfolds in full force; painting that redefines gesture and form, photography that examines the world with new intensity, sculpture that engages space with authority and elegance, and mixed media works that reveal the layered concerns of society today. MA’A offers a panorama of artists who command the attention of collectors, institutions, and curators across continents.

ARQA ART FAIR | Contemporary gallery section | Art Exhibition Riyadh 2026
ARQA ART FAIR | Contemporary gallery section | Art Exhibition Riyadh 2026

MA’A |
The Sapphire Room
Element - Water

This is where collectors encounter art experts whose careers are already marked by significance the artists they represent and whose trajectories continue to rise. Each presentation contributes to the larger conversation about the present moment in art, while asserting the distinct identity of the gallery behind it.

MA’A welcomes exhibitors representing established contemporary artists with notable critical recognition, market strength, value, or institutional visibility. It is a space where contemporary art asserts its presence with clarity, confidence, and simplicity depth.

ARD is the domain of lineage, mastery, and the enduring legacy of human history and creativity. This section gathers galleries whose expertise spans generations, presenting artworks that bear the intellectual and cultural weight of centuries. It is here that collectors encounter the profound continuity of art history, from the Italian Old Masters to the great schools of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, along with rare objects and historical collections of exceptional significance from the old world.

In ARD, artworks are not only admired for their aesthetic beauty but also for the narratives they carry elegance; the craftsmanship of Renaissance artist, the classical spirit of European academies, the poetic sensibility of symbolist painters, the quiet rigor of early modernists, and the refined traditions preserved through time. Each piece reflects a chapter in the evolution of civilization, offering collectors a direct connection to the heritage that formed our cultural identity.

ARQA Art Fair  | Battle of the Centaurs By Michelagelo
ARQA Art Fair  | Battle of the Centaurs By Michelagelo

ARD |
The Royal Heritage
Element - Earth

This section appeals to seasoned collectors, scholars, and connoisseurs seeking depth, provenance, and intellectual value. It is a space where expertise is central, where the past is not merely remembered but presented with the dignity and authority it deserves.

ARD welcomes galleries and institutions with long standing experience in fine art, historical works, classical schools, and culturally significant objects. It offers a rare opportunity to engage with the artworks that form the foundation of global artistic heritage.

RIH |
The Mirage Room
Element - Air

RIH is the section of ARQA where emerging perspectives and future oriented practices take form. It brings together young galleries, bold artistic voices, and digital creators who are expanding the vocabulary of contemporary art. This is a space where the new generations; whether analogue, digital, or hybrids, reveals their ambition and imagination.

Within RIH, visitors encounter immersive environments, conceptual gestures, experimental installations, video compositions, and digitally crafted works including NFTs. These creations demonstrate how artists today respond to a world in constant transformation, often blurring the borders between physical presence and virtual experience.

NFT | Maggie the dog by BU4ever | Ask for pricing
NFT | Maggie the dog by BU4ever | Ask for pricing

The atmosphere is refined yet exploratory, offering collectors and art lovers the possibility to discover talents at the beginning of their ascent. It is a meeting point for those who recognize that the next influential artistic expressions often emerge from risk taking, curiosity, and fresh vision.

RIH welcomes galleries with five years or less in the field, digital platforms, collectives, and exhibitors championing emerging artists, inclusion, and expressive innovation. It is a stage where tomorrow’s creators introduce themselves with clarity, conviction, and an elegant design and creation that connects with a contemporary and culturally engaged audience.