Take a deep dive into 'Memory'

The 13th edition of the Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival, taking place at Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village from 31 January to 28 February 2025, celebrates the intricate beauty of 'memory' as its theme.

We have invited 200 local and global artists to participate in the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025 Festival to explore the depths of their innermost thoughts and emotions and share with us all their most vivid memories. They have responded by embarking on personal journeys of introspection and discovery to create a shared communal space for catharsis, healing and connection for this year's festival.

Oscar Wilde once famously said "Memory is a diary that we all carry about with us." Our first memories are often the very first moment we were struck by consciousness, the moment we began to recognize ourselves and began defining who we are. As life progresses and more memories form, we then begin developing an idea of who we want to become. But first, we need to ask ourselves – who were we?

Memory is the thread that binds us to our past, illuminating the path we have taken, all the while guiding us towards our future. Memories can be entwined with the memories of our people, our ancestors, our country.

Or even something else entirely. A place. A person. An experience. Maybe a thought or a story.

We invite you to journey with us and immerse yourself in the intangible landscapes of collective and individual consciousness as you weave your way through the evocative Al Jazeera Al Hamra Heritage Village.

On behalf of the festival team and our volunteers we warmly welcome you to the Ras Al Khaimah Art 2025. Get ready for a completely transformative festival experience, where creativity meets tradition.