French Artist Joel Alessandra Makes a Stop in Saudi Arabia

French comic book artist Joel Alessandra recently embarked on a cultural exchange in Saudi Arabia, fostering artistic growth and creative collaboration with a captivating live performance that brought Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district to life.

The event showcased Alessandra's artistic skill in capturing the essence of a locale, recreating scenes of Jeddah before a live audience and providing them with a unique window into his creative process.

Alessandra also played a key role in promoting cross-cultural understanding through a series of workshops centered on the theme of ‘Francophonie’. These workshops brought together students from various schools, fostering collaboration on creative projects.

A workshop involving French students explored the legendary travels of Ibn Battuta through a modern lens. Students collaborated on a storybook project, weaving historical elements with fantastical narratives through both text and illustrations.