HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa inaugurates the 50th edition of the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition
On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today inaugurated the 50th edition of the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, at the Bahrain National Museum.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the innovative, creative, and cultural contributions made by Bahraini artists in various exhibitions and events. These contributions have played a pivotal role in showcasing the Kingdom’s cultural and developmental accomplishments, which receive ongoing support from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
His Highness noted Bahrain’s pride in the contributions of its people to local and international events and exhibitions. HH highlighted the significant role of the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition in showcasing the Kingdom’s cultural and artistic progress, supporting young talents, and enriching regional artist movements.
His Highness further commended the efforts of the Exhibition’s organisers and wished them continued success.
During his visit, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman toured the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition and its accompanying exhibitions, where he was briefed on a wide range of artworks from different art movements, including drawings using diverse materials, video and installation pieces, photography, and sculptures.
For his part, the President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), His Excellency Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for sponsoring the Exhibition, which serves a beacon of creativity and art in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed added that the celebration of the Exhibition’s golden jubilee symbolises its longstanding journey of creativity in showcasing the Kingdom’s fine arts. HE emphasised that the Exhibitions 50th edition is a tribute to Bahrain’s history of creativity and innovation and embodies the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to developing the cultural and artistic movement.
HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed further expressed his delight in the ongoing support of the Kingdom’s cultural initiatives, expressing thanks to HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman for inaugurating the Exhibition.
During the opening ceremony, awards were given to the winners of the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition. The judge’s panel awarded the Al-Dana Award to Hisham Sharif and Jaffar AlHaddad. Meanwhile, the Al Riwaq Art Space’s “Artistic Vision Prize” was won by Ashraf Ali.
This year’s Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition will offer several side exhibitions that honour and celebrate Bahraini arts in the last fifty years, in addition to several exciting workshops and seminars. The Exhibition will be open to guests, enthusiasts, and visitors free of charge until the end of April.
A number of senior officials also attended the event.
