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Muhannad Shono
Muhannad Shono (b. Riyadh, 1977) is a multidisciplinary artist trained in architecture. His practice foregrounds the irrepressible spirit of ideas and a living imagination, exploring their power to create meaning and realities. Shono represented Saudi Arabia at the 59th Venice Biennale (2022). Recent exhibitions include Forest Festival of the Arts, Okayama (2024); Louvre Abu Dhabi (2023); 6th Lyon Biennale (2022); Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale (2021); British Museum, London (2021, 2018); Desert X, Al Ula (2020); and MACBA, Barcelona (2018). Shono is the recipient of the 2021–2022 National Cultural Award in Visual Arts, Saudi Arabia, and was awarded French Order of Arts and Letters at the rank of Knight in 2024.
