Due at least in part to its colors and out-of-the-ordinary lines, shapes, sizes and messages, contemporary art draws many fans. And in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, the contemporary art scene is truly bustling.

According to “eco-artist” Cécilia Pitré, who has lived in Saudi for three years and works as a creative director for events and projects in Riyadh, the contemporary art scene has evolved dramatically. “In the beginning, there...