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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Roads of Arabia

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art was privileged to have His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman for the opening of the exhibit Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on April 23rd. 

Also featured in the May 31, 2014 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Chris Crum, John Lamberton and Mark McDonald 

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Nabeel Amrudi, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Salman, special guest; Mayor Sly James, Tom Walter, Khalid Almazyed, and Steve Edwards
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The lovely dinner
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Alan Marsh, His Royal Highness, Julián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; and Mark Nance
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Musicians from Saudi Arabia provided entertainment throughout the evening.

 

 

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