Bahrain-based RAK Art Foundation will feature nearly 20 Bahraini artists at an exhibition at QGallery in Baku, Azerbaijan. Kickstarting on 30th August, the exhibition will showcase pieces from RAK Art Foundation’s collection that have been curated by its founder, Rashid Al Khalifa over a period of time.

In May, the Foundation announced its collaboration with the State Art Academy, Baku. The partnership begins with the exhibition QGallery, which is poised to be the first of many artistic and educational collaborations and exchanges between the RAK Art Foundation and the Academy.

The exhibition at Baku’s QGallery aims to introduce Bahrain’s vibrant art scene to art enthusiasts and collectors in the capital city of Azerbaijan.

The Artists

Along with Rashid Al Khalifa’s 1983-produced work, nearly 50 artworks by 20 artists will be on display at the exhibition. The artists include:

  • Abbas Al Mosawi
  • Abbas Yousif
  • Adnan Al Ahmad
  • Ahmad Baqer
  • Ali Al Mahmeed
  • Ali Hussain Mirza
  • Aysha Hafuz
  • Abulkarim Al Orrayed
  • Ebrahim Bu Saad
  • Fadhel Abbas
  • Ghada Khunji
  • Hadeer Al Baqqali
  • Hala Al Khalifa
  • Jafar Al Oraibi
  • Jamal Abdulrahim
  • Jamal Yousif
  • Khalid Al Hashimi
  • Khalid Farhan
  • Marwa Al Khalifa
  • Omar Al Rashid

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to share the remarkable talent of Bahraini artists with QGallery and the art lovers in Azerbaijan. This collaboration marks the beginning of what I hope will be a series of successful cultural exchanges between Azerbaijan and Bahrain, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation through the universal language of art” Rashid Al Khalifa said.

“The RAK Art Foundation remains committed to promoting Bahraini art globally, aiming to facilitate cross-cultural collaborations and exchanges as a means of fostering international partnerships and understanding. Through art, the Foundation seeks to contribute to critical discourse and social dialogue, advocating for innovation, sustainability, and positive change” he added.

Source BNA