Jeddah: Art collective teamLab and the Saudi Ministry of Culture are moving forward with the construction of a major new museum in Jeddah Historic District, teamLab Borderless Jeddah.
Exhibiting over 50 experiential artworks created by teamLab using digital technology, teamLab Borderless Jeddah will be the first-ever permanent teamLab Borderless museum in the Middle East, according to a press release from the Ministry of Culture.
According to the release, the immense museum is progressing steadily toward completion.
teamLab Borderless Jeddah, in this Red Sea coastal city, is being built on the shores of Alarbaeen Lagoon, overlooking the panoramic views of Jeddah Historic District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The museum is part of the Saudi Ministry of Culture revitalization program of Jeddah Historic District. It seeks to preserve the historical urban center as a vibrant cultural hub reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s diverse history and innovative spirit.
teamLab Borderless is a world of artwork
s without boundaries, a museum without a map created by art collective teamLab. Artworks move out of rooms, communicate with other works, influence, and sometimes intermingle with each other, forming one borderless world. Visitors can explore this unique environment and immerse themselves in the art, discovering new wonders as they wander through the space.
When teamLab Borderless first opened its doors in Tokyo in June 2018, the museum welcomed over 2.3 million annual visitors and set the world record for the most visited museum by a single art group.
As a collaborative initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Culture and teamLab, the all-new teamLab Borderless Jeddah will contribute to further developing a thriving cultural ecosystem in the Kingdom, in line with Vision 2030.
Source: Saudi Press Agency