The Malek Haddad House of Culture in Constantine hosted the opening of the first National Plastic Arts Salon this Sunday, under the theme "The brush of hope unites us and the art of living brings us together." Running until October 20, the exhibition features 56 artists displaying 60 works. The event highlights Algerian creativity while focusing on breast cancer awareness for "Pink October." Local culture director Farid Zaiter stated that the salon aims to support young talent, while house director Sana Dridi emphasized the humanitarian role of art in supporting women. The opening ceremony included a tribute to artist Ahmed Benyahia and a traditional Malouf music performance. The event schedule also features live workshops, interactive sessions, and medical awareness conferences focused on early breast cancer detection.