Exhibitions

Presenting the works of the first edition of Application 001, this exhibition looks at four different points of view on “rites of passage.” Commonly understood as a ritual, event, or experience regarded as a significant milestone or change in an individual's life. The works seek to present narratives from a personal perspective, while critically exploring social practices.

History is often described as an accumulation of things remembered, experiences and events that are later documented, archived, and used to validate a constructed narrative that give reason to the present. In this exhibition expressions of time are critically revisited.

The Majal showcase, curated by Nasir Javid, presented the works of the participating designers.
The 10-week pilot program focused on the theme of “deconstruction and construction”, and hosted designers of various backgrounds and practices, from textile to jewellery design, carpentry and culinary arts. The initiative highlights local manufacturers, artisans, and material sourcing to encourage sustainable local production and support the creative economy in Bahrain.

MUS3 showcases the work of artists Paul Marlier and Jean Morel, exploring digital art generated by biometric movement, where morel’s emotive dances are captured by sensors and are transformed by Marlier into digital paintings.

Ayman Ramadan’s work is site-specific and deeply socially engaged. His work navigates contemporary social and political issues. Ramadan’s practice stems from and responds to street culture and the practices of everyday life in the small village of Shariya -where he grew up- and the chaotic megalopolis of Cairo, where he now lives and works.

Wedad Al Bakr's 'The Garden of Earthly Delights' portrays a whimsical interpretation of ‘the garden’ as a site of spiritual and philosophical possibilities.

Post-fiction: Manama spotlights Manama’s fictional narratives that have created a lasting impression on Bahrain. Tracing dominant narratives that shaped Manama allows certain versions of history to be scrutinized. Prompted by the relocation of Al Riwaq to Manama, the exhibition offers varied interpretations of the realities that define Bahrain’s capital today, as opposed to sensationalized, nostalgic sentiments of its past.

The first participants of NEXUS 2019 brought together a group of 16 artists to create opportunities to unpack various topics and themes within the context of art histories and contemporary practice.

The official launch of the new design project: Postcraft, a design collection designed by 5 designers from the Middle East.