ArtBAB debuts in India
Manama : Art Bahrain Across Borders, (ArtBAB), debuted in India yesterday with its first art exhibition in New Delhi at the palatial Bikaner House.
18 select Bahraini artists enthralled art aficionados and other guests with the display of their exclusive artworks under the theme ‘The Unsaid’, curated by the famous Indian artist Dr Alka Raghuvanshi.
ArtBAB is the Kingdom of Bahrain’s premier contemporary art fair and curated artists programme under the patronage of the Wife of HM the King.
The guest of honour at the event was Indian Culture, Environment, Forest and Climate change Minister Dr. Mahesh Sharma. The exhibition, which will conclude today, was also attended by eminent personalities from different fields like politics, fashion, art and corporate.
The exhibition comprises of exquisitely executed paintings and sculptures that showcase what is left unsaid and the significant space it occupies in the creative context.
The 18 artists selected for the exhibition include Ayman Jaffar, Balqees Fakhro, Dawiya Al Alawiat, Faika Al Hasan, Hamed Al Bosta, Jamal Abdulrahim, Karina El Zu’bi, Lulwa Al Khalifa, Mariam Fakhro, Maryam Nass, Mohammed Taha, Nabeela Al Khayer, Omar Al Rashid, Seema Baqi, Somaya Abdulghani, Taiba Faraj, Zakeya Zada and Mayasa Al Sowaidi
This travelling art show is brought to India under ArtBAB’s artist programme. The second exhibition in India is scheduled on November 30 – December 2 in Mumbai.
ArtBAB is organising these artist programmes in India in association with Rouble Nagi Art Foundation. They were launched in May 2016 at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
Speaking at the sidelines of the event, HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Office Director Shaikha Maram Bint Isa Al Khalifa said, “We are extremely delighted at this opportunity to showcase Bahraini artworks in New Delhi. India has a long and rich history of art and culture. This cultural/artistic interaction will surely have a positive impact not only on the artists that are showcasing but also on the larger art scene in the region.”
She added, “We are confident that our association with India will go a long way and foster a connect between creative enthusiasts from both the countries while also stimulating investment and economic activity in the arts and cultural sector.”
ArtBAB Fair and Programme Director Kaneka Subberwal commented, “We are proud to organise an art exhibition for the first time ever in India and develop a connect with Indian art enthusiasts. This initiative has the potential to grow much grander and accommodate more talented artists in the future. ArtBAB not only provides a platform for Bahraini artists to showcase their work globally, it also acts as an umbrella for the creation of a common space for galleries and artists across the globe to associate with collectors and art aficionados.
“Our exceptional artists from Bahrain are extremely excited to showcase their extraordinary work which reflects Bahrain’s script, culture, people and landscapes in various forms. We wish to empower artists by taking Bahrain to the global art industry and bringing the global art community to Bahrain,” she added.
Curator of the Exhibition Dr. Alka Raghuvanshi said, “This is a commendable initiative by ArtBAB and being the curator for the show is a huge privilege for me. The exhibition ‘The Unsaid’ explores the artistic and creative dimensions of the artists’ mind which is their creative mainstay.”
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