Saudi Arabia Opens Dialogue on Tattoos Through Art Exhibits

In Riyadh, contemporary art spaces are exploring tattoo culture through exhibitions rather than practice, due to cultural restrictions. These exhibits showcase tattoo-inspired designs and discuss their roles in other societies.

While tattooing itself remains controversial, educators say these exhibitions create safe spaces to discuss identity, body art, and cultural symbolism in a Saudi context. Young Saudis see it as an intellectual entry point to a global conversation.