Saudi Arabia is set to create what could become the world’s largest mural, as part of its growing investment in arts and culture.
The project has been commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and will be developed in Riyadh, with internationally known artist Domingo Zapata leading the work. The mural is expected to cover around 50,000 square meters, roughly equal to nine football fields, making it one of the most ambitious public art projects ever attempted.
The artwork is planned as a long-term project and could take between four and six years to complete. It is also being designed at such a massive scale that it may be visible from space, highlighting the scale and ambition behind the initiative.
According to early details, the mural will involve a large team of over 100 artists, engineers, and architects working together. The concept is expected to reflect themes of culture, history, and human connection, combining different artistic styles into a single large-scale visual narrative.
The project is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader push to transform Riyadh into a global cultural destination under Vision 2030. Initiatives like Riyadh Art aim to turn the city into an open-air gallery with hundreds of public artworks placed across urban spaces.
The mural is expected to be located within the Diriyah cultural zone, one of the Kingdom’s flagship development areas, which is being positioned as a major hub for heritage, tourism, and creative industries.
Once completed, the project could stand as a landmark not only for Saudi Arabia but also for the global art scene, setting a new scale for public art and cultural expression.
