The second edition of Al-Namas International Sculpture Forum kicked off, on Sunday, with the participation of several sculptors from Arab countries in Al-Namas Governorate, Saudi Arabia. Organized by Anaqeed Visual Arts Club, the event features a range of workshops, as well as art and cultural panels that highlight the use of environment components in portraying art works that depict the landscape of Saudi Aseer province. The forum will run until the end of August with sculptors from Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Sudan, Oman, Egypt and Kuwait participating in the event. Source: Qatar News Agency
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