Photos: More than a thousand artifacts and works of art tell the story of the Red Sea at the Jeddah Museum

He presents Red Sea Museum in Historic Jeddah A comprehensive cultural and intellectual experience, reflecting the historical significance of the Red Sea as one of the most prominent Cultural corridors Which contributed to shaping the paths of human exchange throughout the ages, presenting a contemporary visual narrative that links natural history, the human dimension, and artistic extension all at once.
The “Living Sea” exhibition stands out as one of the most important artistic tracks within the museum, as it showcases, through its sculptural and installation works, the richness of the marine environment in the Red Sea, based on a scientific and geological background dating back to the Eocene era, when the rift that led to the creation of this unique sea was formed.

“Living Sea” Exhibition

The exhibition offers a visual interpretation of the meeting point of deep and shallow waters, and the resulting remarkable flourishing of marine life that has made the Red Sea a globally exceptional environment.
The works on display in “Living Sea” showcase a rich biodiversity ranging from microscopic organisms to large marine mammals, highlighting coral reefs as one of the most important components of this ecosystem.

It also highlights the unique characteristics of the Red Sea, including its warm waters, stable temperatures, and high salinity—factors that have contributed to the accelerated growth of marine life and enhanced its diversity.
Through a contemporary artistic language, the works convey clear environmental messages calling for the protection of coral reefs, emphasizing the contrast between vibrant, living coral and degraded coral that loses its vitality, thus underscoring the importance of ecological balance and sustainability.

Artistic and craft models

The exhibition features artistic and craft pieces inspired by the Red Sea, including works made from rare black coral, textiles that evoke the underwater world with its colors and textures, and installations that blend traditional architecture with the marine environment in a creative vision that draws inspiration from the nature and history of the place.
This experience complements the museum's permanent exhibitions, which include more than a thousand artifacts and artworks distributed across multiple themes, telling the story of the Red Sea as a space for cultural exchange.
It also reflects the Kingdom's commitment to preserving cultural and environmental heritage and presenting it using modern display methods that enhance awareness of the importance of this human legacy.