Ahmed Mater (b. 1979, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia) is a physician-turned-artist currently based in Riyadh. He is recognized as a leading cultural voice documenting and critically examining the complexities of contemporary Saudi Arabia. Mater’s work explores collective memories and unofficial histories, creating a layered mapping of the Kingdom’s social, religious, and political landscape.

Through research-driven and conceptual art practices, he investigates historical and geographical themes, blending documentary and artistic expression. His projects address the rapid transformations and profound influences shaping Saudi society today. By uncovering hidden narratives, Mater offers insightful reflections and possible futures for a nation at the crossroads of tradition and modernity.