Muscat – An art exhibition titled ‘Sustainable Development Goals through Arts’ was inaugurated today at the Scientific College of Design, under the patronage of His Excellency Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidi, Undersecretary for Culture at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.

The exhibition is a collaborative effort between the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, the Omani National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and the Zay Arts Foundation. It aims to highlight the vital role of visual arts in raising awareness of global development issues and fostering cultural and societal dialogue.

Omani artists reflect global goals through art

more than 30 Omani artists are participating in the exhibition, each presenting artworks inspired by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These creative works offer personal and thought-provoking interpretations of themes such as climate action, quality education, gender equality, and poverty eradication.

Seventeen major artworks—each symbolising one of the SDGs—serve as the centrepiece of the exhibition, reflecting a powerful blend of artistic expression and social consciousness.

Exhibition open to the public

The exhibition is open to visitors throughout the week at the college’s main gallery, offering a vibrant and meaningful space where art meets advocacy.