ArtBahrain

Breaking boundaries with universal art appreciation

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of the King of Bahrain and President of Supreme Council for Women, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the first international art fair later this year, drawing artists of all styles from corners of the globe to showcase a plethora of skill and talent.

ArtBahrain aims to provide the Kingdom’s ultimate platform for global artists to exhibit their work while shining the spotlight on local talent waiting to emerge.

This event will also provide local art aficionados of all backgrounds an unparalleled opportunity to engage their artistic senses and interact with numerous inspirational masters of the art world.

The Event

ArtBahrain endeavours to showcase a plethora of talent, diverse in form, from classic acrylic to sculpture, digital photography to new age installation.

The event will feature forums and discussion panels in a bid to enlighten recent art collectors, while encouraging art enthusiasts to engage with artists in order to understand more about what styles and techniques appeal to them.

ArtBahrain aspires to shed light on how art should be perceived without a sense of intimidation. It also aims to broaden the scope of art buyers, by creating potential rather than classify and segregate.

Visitors can also expect a range of interactive activities and skill-enhancing workshops throughout ArtBahrain, which will be housed in a dedicated Art Lounge, conceptualised by Art Select. They will be encouraged to attend these activities in a bid to find their own comfort zone in the art realm. Books, supplies, and other art materials will also be available in the Art Lounge, completing the desired visiting experience of the event.

Durrah magazine, a pioneer in expressing luxury in all aspects of life, will have its own pavilion showcasing a selection of luxury brands. This ties in with ArtBahrain’s ambition to make art an accessible luxury that traverses boundaries. Meanwhile, the Art Café will sell artisan food and beverages.

ArtBahrain will strive to deliver the message of ‘one canvas, one world, one Bahrain’. The Kingdom will have its own dedicated pavilion where all local artists can exhibit their work and draw focus from its international counterparts to the unique style on display. A guest pavilion will be announced soon.

The Art Team

Art Select is the art consultant for the event. The rest of the Art Team includes Pico Bahrain (Event Design and Production), Durrah (Luxury Magazine), Miracle (Branding Consultant), Curzon PR and the Guild (Art Public Relations and Marketing)

“Bahrain may be smaller than other Gulf countries but there are more qualitative buyers,” says Ms. Kanika Subberwal, technical advisor and consultant for the event.

“It is a pleasure to again help bring colour and evoke emotions to the people of Bahrain. As we start with the first of the Art Bahrain festivals to help support and develop local artists and events, to take it from a blank canvas and reveal Bahrain’s own masterpiece to behold," says Mr Khalid A. Juman, Co-Founder of ArtBahrain.

About ArtBahrain

ArtBahrain aspires to carve its own niche from other prominent international art fairs such as Art Dubai and Art Basel, by bringing what the world has to offer in artwork to local enthusiasts, while giving a chance to local talent to showcase their work to international visitors.

Bahrain’s art scene is on the rise with several arts and culture fairs taking place in the Kingdom on an annual basis. 2014 was declared “Our Year of Art” and Manama was chosen as Arab Capital of Tourism in 2013.