The Ambassador of Kuwait, H.E. Shamlan Abdulaziz Al-Roomi with Dutch and Kuwaiti students celebrating Kuwait’s 57th anniversary.By Guido Lanfranchi.
It was in 1961 that Kuwait, a flourishing state along the shores of the Persian Gulf, became an independent state, with Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah as its Emir.
Today, 25th of February 2017, 57 years after Emir Abdullah’s coronation, Kuwait celebrates its 57th National Day.
For additional Kim Vermmat’s pictures, please open the link below: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157664123526647Aramco Overseas Company’s Managing Director, Mr. Fahad Abdulkareem, H.E. Abdelouahab Bellouki, Ambassador of the Kngdom of Morocco, H.E. Peter Hoekstra, Ambassador of the United States, the Secretary-General of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Yoka Brandt, cutting the anniversary cake together with Kuwait’s ambassador H.E. Shamlan Abdulaziz Al-Roomi.
On February 20th, the Embassy of Kuwait to The Netherlands decided to celebrate this anniversary with the diplomatic community of The Hague.
H.E. Ambassador Shamlan Abdulaziz Al-Roomi and his colleagues personally welcomed each guest entering the beautiful reception room of the Grand Hotel Amrâth Kurhaus in Scheveningen.
Ms. Rawan Sulaiman, Head of the Palestinean Delegation to the Netherlands, Ambassador Al-Roomi and H.E. Mr. Elyes Ghariani, Ambassador of Tunisia.
Plenty of Ambassadors, diplomats, and government officials entered the room and enjoyed drinks and conversations with each other.
Ms. Yoka Brandt, Secretary-General of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The formal celebration began with the sound of the national anthem, followed by a word of welcome from the Embassy. Then, Ms. Yoka Brandt, Secretary-General of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, took the word. She praised the long-lasting relationship between the Netherlands and Kuwait, which dates back to the 18th century.
Back then, the quest for trade opportunities led a Dutch explorer to Kuwait, making him the first European to land in the Emirate. Since that time, relations have dramatically improved, as the two countries now enjoy solid bilateral relations, and The Netherlands is currently Kuwait’s biggest trading partner among all the European nations.
Mrs. Maja Christina Steenwijk – Groot, H.E. Alexander Shulgin, Ambassador of Russia and his spouse Natalia Shulgina.
Ms. Brandt also stressed the deep similarities between the two countries. Both the countries, she noticed, are relatively small states in a regional scenario of bigger nations.
Nonetheless, both are very active and influential in their own regions and beyond, by means of their economic strength, their efforts in humanitarian aid, and their relentless diplomatic work as mediators.
Nowadays, with both The Netherlands and Kuwait holding a seat at the United Nations Security Council, the activity and the work of this two nations at a global level is more relevant than ever.
The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Inomata and the Ambassador of Mexico H.E. Dr. Elías Azar.
Ms. Brandt closed her remarks by mentioning the “Diwaniya” project, an outstanding initiative launched by the governments of Kuwait and The Netherlands to strengthen bilateral relationships between the two countries.
His Excellencies Mr. Chris Leo Clark Hoornaert, Ambassador for Belgium and Dato’s Ahmad Nazri Yusof, Ambassador of Malaysia.
This initiative brought together students from Kuwait and The Netherlands and provided them with the opportunity to meet and discuss a broad range of issues.
These students too were among the event’s attendees, and mingled with all the other participants, answering questions about their experience and showing their enthusiasm.
H.E. Mr. Fernando Bucheli Vargas, Ambassador of Ecuador, H.E. Ms. Heidemaria Gurer, Ambassador of Austria, the ambassador of Ecuador’ spouse and H.E. Mr. Philippe Couvreur, Registrar of the International Court of Justice.
After the speech, Ms. Brandt and Ambassador Al-Roomi cut the celebration cake, with the presence on the stage, among others, of H.E. Peter Hoekstra, Ambassador of the United States to The Netherlands.
Diane Hoekstra and H.E. Peter Hoekstra, Ambassador of the United States.
After the cut of the cake, the guests were invited to enjoy the outstanding buffet arranged by the Kuwaiti Embassy.
The guests remained at length in the Kurhaus reception room, savoring the food and talking to each other.
The Minister Counselor of Argentina Mr. Pablo Piñeiro Aramburo,Mr. Ehsan Turabaz, Honorary Consul of Afghanistan and H.E. Dr. M. Homayoon Azizi, Ambassador of Afghanistan.
As the celebration slowly moved towards the end, Ambassador Al-Roomi greeted one by one the guests leaving the hall, who repeatedly thanked him and the Embassy for the National Day reception.
Ayyam Gallery Dubai (11 Alserkal Avenue) is pleased to present Hybrids, a solo exhibition by Rashid Al Khalifa. Hybrids will present a selection of wall-mounted installations from six different series from 2010 to 2017.
Over the past four decades, Rashid Al Khalifa has continuously explored the nature of experientiality of art whilst asserting the importance of its context over art for art’s sake. Rashid has experimented with a multitude of painting styles, including Realism, Impressionism, and Individualism. Over the past decade, he has turned to Abstraction and Colour Field.
In his recent works, Rashid maintains a focus on the aesthetics of what postmodernists identify as re-contextualisation of an art genre. Investigating varying articulations of seriality within his oeuvre, as well as geometry, surface, and colour, the artist creates simple yet deeply resonant works. Rashid’s installations are ‘hybrids’ of painting and sculpture, where he increasingly experiments with three-dimensionality using aluminum, stainless steel, and other mediums.
With the circle serving as a starting point in many of his works, it evolves to become a circular hole in the convex aluminium surface, adding another spatial dimension to his work. In his 120 x 120 cm untitled work from his Into a Different Dimension series, Rashid creates a perfectly circular hole in the middle of the convex square-shaped aluminium, painting the background with blues. The reflective surface draws the viewer in, creating the basis of an intimate relationship with the work.
In the 2015 Shape of Time series, Rashid continues to present variations on the circle and the square. In this series, the artist creates folds with detached sections of the circles, highlighting fragile connections between the shapes. Through these works, the artist presents the viewer with a challenge of entering into a relationship with each piece through a deep understanding of the quiet authority of these works.
Through his research and his three-dimensional works – with seemingly limitless permutations of simple geometric forms – Rashid explores the phenomenological relationship between work, viewer, and architecture.
The opening reception was attended by the President of Zayed University, and first female minister of the UAE, HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, by the President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, HE Sheikha Sarah bint Hussein Al Muallaof Umm Al Quwain, by world-renowned curator, Éva McGaw, British busineswoman and shareholder of Bahamas Port Authority, Caroline St.George,Baron Henri Estramant, Managing Director of Royal Bridges and Adviser for Diplomat Magazine.
About the Artist:
Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Rashid Al Khalifa has exhibited in Bahrain and internationally. He presented his seminal quasi-kinetic works in a solo exhibition at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC in 1982. In 2010, a large-scale retrospective exhibition entitled Convex: A New Perspective was held at the Bahrain National Museum.
Rashid Al Khalifa was the first president of the Bahrain Arts Society and currently holds the title of Honorary President. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally. Solo exhibitions include Shuman Arts Organisation, Amman, Jordan (1997), De Caliet Gallery, Milan, Italy, and El Kato Kayyel Gallery, Milan (1996). His work as also been featured in group exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy (2017 and 2015), Third Mediterranean Biennale, Sakhnin Valley (2017), Bahrain Arts Society, Manama, Bahrain (2016), TRIO Bienal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2015), Issoudin Museum, Issoudin, France (2015), Galerie Gmurzynska, Art Basel Miami Beach (2010) Bahrain National Musuem, Manama (2002), Taipei Art Exhibition, Tapei, Taiwan (1999), Sharjah Biennial, Sharjah, UAE (1999), and Art America Exhibition, Miami, USA (1997).
About Ayyam Gallery:Founded in 2006, Ayyam Gallery is a leading arts organisation that manages the careers of diverse established and emerging artists. Blue-chip art spaces in Beirut and Dubai, a series of collaborative projects in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and a multinational non-profit arts programme have furthered the gallery’s mandate of expanding the parameters of international art. With its widely respected multilingual publishing division and a custodianship programme that manages the estates of pioneering artists, Ayyam Gallery has also contributed to recent efforts that document under-represented facets of global art history. Exhibition Facts:
Exhibition Dates: 20 January – 10 March 2018
Regular Hours: Sun – Thu: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, Sat 12.00 to 6.00 pm
Mid-February is always a livelyperiod in the Dutch social calendar, as the country’s large expatriate community marks the passage of Chinese New Yearand looks ahead to what the coming twelve months may bring.
A highlight for many in The Hague is the annual celebration hosted by the Hong Kong Netherlands Chamber of Commerce together with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Brussels.
On 7 February 2018 the historic Societeit de Witte in The Hague was once again the venue for an entertaining evening of music, food and networking.For additional Robert Huiberts’ pictures, please open the following link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/121611753@N07/albums/72157664027078637Ms. Shirley Lamb, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the EU.
Guestswere welcomed by Ms. Shirley Lamb, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the EU, who highlighted the close relationship between Hong Kong and the Netherlands and looked ahead to some of the many economic opportunities that the new year will bring.
These include an increased level of participation by Hong Kong in China’s Belt and Road Initiative and several major regional development projects involving Dutch and other overseas companies. Ms Lamb noted that Hong Kong’s focus on technology has led to the publication of the first Smart City Blueprint – an outline for the future which promotes high-tech innovation as a means of creating a cleaner, safer, more efficient and more prosperous city.
The audience was then addressed by Mr Hans Poulis, Chair of the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association, and Mr George Ammerlaan, Chair of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands.
Both praised the strong business ties between Hong Kong and the Netherlands and remarked on some of the key trends in the already strong bilateral relationship.Fiona Foo Pui-yee.
After toasting the forthcoming Year of the Dog, guests were treated to a remarkable marimba performance by Fiona Foo Pui-yee, one of the world’s leading marimba soloists. The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones. Resonators suspended underneath the bars amplify their sound.
Ms Pui-yee’s performance was as novel as it was energetic; for many in the room this was their first experience of marimba music, and it left a lasting impression.
The performance culminated in a lively rendition of ‘Shall We Dance’, an innovative piece written by Ms. Pui-yeefeaturing a remarkable 8-mallet grip.
After the performance, the event was concluded with a buffet and networking reception.
By Roy Lie Atjam.
The Hague, a good number of Bengali speaking individuals, government officials and friends witness a plaque unveiling ceremony in connection with the construction of the mother language monument on 19 February 2018.
Among them were Mr. Rene Baron, Director of the Eskam’s city district, Diplomat Mr. Iqbal Ahmed, Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh Deputy Mayor of The Hague, diplomat medias, members of the Bangladesh diaspora and others.
Mother Language Monument’s plaque by Bangladesh.
The green light for the construction of the monument, unfortunately, came too late for the 2018 Mother Language Day celebrations. Nevertheless, the Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Mr. Shahidul Haque graced the historic event with his presence.
The unveiling of the plaque is, by all means, a prelude to the inauguration of the long-awaited mother language monument. For years several individuals and institutions have invested time and energy to achieve the establishment of the monument. Records proof negotiations go back as far as 2010. International cities like London and Sydney already have such a monument.
Bangladeshi, particularly those in the Netherlands have ample reason to proud themselves of and celebrate, for it is with their strength, might yes even their blood the Bengali speaking people fought to keep their mother tongue.
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh. Behind Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Mr. Shahidul Haque, Deputy Mayor Rabin Baldewsingh and Dr Dilruba Nasrin, spouse of the Ambassador of Bangladesh.
After speeches by H.E. Ambassador Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh Shahidul Haque unveiled the plaque along with Mr. Baldewsingh; Patriotic songs such as Amar bhai ErRokteRangano by Abdul Gaffar and martyr Altaf Mahmud added to the pleasant and joyous atmosphere.
The prospect of having a Mother Language’s monument in the Netherlands soon is like a jewel in the crown of H.E. Ambassador Sheikh Belal’s tenure. He has played a stellar role in the establishment of it. Evidently, his all-out efforts have not been in vain. Belal thanked all those who came out to the Zuiderpark on the breezy winter morning to witness the indelible moment.
Both Ambassador Sheikh Belal and Foreign Secretary Shahidut Haque praised the father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for leading the nation towards freedom.
An interesting phenomenon has been taking place over the past months, its the coming and going of many Ambassadors.
One of the newly arrived is the Ambassador of Lebanon.
With a new government in place, Lebanon has assigned an Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. H.E. Mr. Abdel Sattar Issa is the new Ambassador for Lebanon to the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He has assumed his position in February 2018. Ambassador Issa is fluent in Arabic, French and English.
Abdel Sattar Issa is a holder of a Bachelor Degree in Law(Lebanon) and a Master degree in Public and Private International Law, Nice Sophia Antipolis University.
Ambassador Issa is no novice to the diplomatic world, from, 2013-2018, he served as Lebanon’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
From 1996-1999, Counsellor at the Embassy of Lebanon in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
From 1999-2000 he was the First Secretary at the Lebanese Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Geneva-Switzerland. Further, from 2002-2012 Consul-General of Lebanon in Marseille-France. From 2012-2017 Dean of the Consular Corps in Marseille.
Mr. Abdel Sattar Issa has been a member of Lebanese delegations to various international conference and seminars. His hobbies are reading, swimming, skin diving and Yoga.
We wish H.E. Mr. Abdel Sattar Issa a pleasant tenure in the Netherlands.
Wanting to know more about the legal, financial, tax and practical matters of renting a home in the Netherlands? Or are you just interested in a social networking drink? Then is the event for you!
Tap & Talk
TAP & TALK is a free social networking event hosted by the Dutch relocation company: The two owners decided that it’s time to bring a dynamic group of housing-experts and expats together to share knowledge and to have a good time! The event will take place in what we might call the new hotspot in town: Anna’s Bar! This cool place is located next to The Hague Central station. This makes it very easy to reach by public transportation, bike or by car (5 min walk from the several nearby garages).
What can you expect?
Our experts will share their expertise with short housing pitches followed by Q&A sessions. All attendees will have plenty of time for one-to-one interaction with the speakers afterwards. The event starts at 18.00, come in, have a drink and interact with other participants. The speaking program starts at 18.30 and will last till 20.00.
Registration
Registration is completely free of charge and offers professional pitches, two welcome drinks and the possibility of one-to-one interaction with the speakers and other participants. Note that even though this is a free event, is required.
Register here: alice@dutchify.net
See you there!
ICC Prosecutor, Mrs Fatou Bensouda, participated in the 54th edition of the Munich Security Conference:“Accountability for Rome Statute crimes is an essential component of promoting human security”.
The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (“ICC”), Mrs Fatou Bensouda, participated in the 54th Munich Security Conference (“MSC”) held in Munich, Germany from the 16th to the 18th of February.
Chaired by H.E. the Ambassador Wolfgang Ischinger, the conference once again brought together world leaders and policy makers from around the globe to debate the state of international security and related challenges. The MSC, the world’s leading platform for debates on international security, is attended by Heads of States, Governments and international organisations; Ministers; high-ranking members of the Armed Forces; and representatives of business, science, civil society and the media.
The Prosecutor’s participation highlights the important role that the ICC, as a first permanent independent international criminal jurisdiction, plays and the contribution it can make to international security through the exercise of its mandate under the Rome Statute.
“As we approach the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, we must recall that atrocity crimes threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world. It is therefore critical that in global security discussions, this recognition is increasingly mainstreamed”, said Prosecutor Bensouda. “Full support for the investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes at the domestic and international levels is necessary if we hope to curb the devastating impact of conflict on civilian lives. Accountability for Rome Statute crimes is an essential component of promoting human security.”
In the margins of the conference, at the invitation of Ms Helle Thorning-Schmidt, CEO of Save the Children, and former Prime Minister of Denmark, the Prosecutor participated on a panel discussion exploring how to better protect children in armed conflict. She highlighted her Office’s work aimed at protecting the rights of children within the Rome Statute legal framework through the investigation and prosecution of crimes against and affecting children, as well as the Office’s Policy on Children adopted in 2016.
The Prosecutor called for collective action to protect children in times of conflict. “There should be no place for children in war. Their voices and stories of unspeakable abuses must not go unheard, and the law must respond to their plight in a manner that has their best interests foremost in mind. If we fail them, we have not only failed our humanity but also abdicated our obligation to secure our ever-interconnected future”, she stated.
This year’s Conference also presented Prosecutor Bensouda the opportunity to hold a number of productive bilateral meetings with senior officials from States, regional and international organizations as well as civil society to advance the work of her Office.
King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands and Mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller – Picture by ANP, Olaf Kraak.
Monday, 5 February 2018, The Hague: In his capacity as President of the German Federal Council (Bundesrat), which represents the sixteen Bundesländer, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands welcomed the incumbent Michael Müller, Mayor of Berlin, for an audience at Noordeinde Palace as it has become a tradition.
Dutch Premier Mark Rutte also received Michael Müller later in the afternoon after the royal encounter. Mayor Müller likewise had the opportunity to meet his counterpart, Acting Mayor of Amsterdam, Jozias van Aartsen, as well as members of the Dutch business community.
Since the year 2000 it has become a tradition that the rotating President of the Bundesrat pays a visite de courtoise to The Netherlands. For the Dutch, Germany is the largest trading partner within the EU as well as the most active NATO partner.
For further information:
Bundesratspräsident: https://www.bundesrat.de/DE/bundesrat/praesidium/praesident/praesident-node.html
Embassy of the Netherlands to Germany (HE Ambassador Wepke Kingma): https://www.niederlandeweltweit.nl/laender/deutschland/ueber-uns/niederlandische-botschaft-berlin-wer-sind-wir
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark – Picture by VisitCopenhagen through Wikipedia Commons.
21 January 2018, Aarhus, Kingdom of Denmark: Mayor of Aarhus, Jacob Bundsgaard, and Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat, opened the “Aarhus 2018 – European Volunteering Capital” at Aarhus City Hall.
The title as European Volunteering Capital goes yearly to a European city or town, which has been particularly noted by promoting volunteering amongst its citizens. Celebrations are held to highlight the importance of volunteering in civil society but likewise to thank and show appreciation for the volunteers.
CE Carrie Lam and Dr Edwin Feulner, Founder of the Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom Report – Picture by Government of Hong Kong.
The 2018 Index of Economic Freedom Report, released by the Heritage Foundation located in Washington D.C. on 2 February 2018 ranked Hong Kong as the world’s freest economy, indeed for the 24th consecutive year. Hong Kong’s overall score of 90.2 is well above the global average of 61.1 across the 180 economies surveyed.
Hong Kong achieved high ratings in eight of the 12 criteria measured. The city received top scores in Fiscal Health, Business Freedom, Trade Freedom and Financial Freedom. The foundation likewise recognised the high quality of Hong Kong’s legal framework, low corruption, high degree of government transparency, efficient regulatory framework and openness to global commerce.For further information:https://www.heritage.org/index/http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201802/02/P2018020200484.htm?fontSize=1
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, European Union, Brussels (Director Shirley Lam): www.hongkong-eu.org
HK Representative Office in Germany (Director Betty Ho): http://www.hketoberlin.gov.hk
With the circle serving as a starting point in many of his works, it evolves to become a circular hole in the convex aluminium surface, adding another spatial dimension to his work. In his 120 x 120 cm untitled work from his Into a Different Dimension series, Rashid creates a perfectly circular hole in the middle of the convex square-shaped aluminium, painting the background with blues. The reflective surface draws the viewer in, creating the basis of an intimate relationship with the work.
In the 2015 Shape of Time series, Rashid continues to present variations on the circle and the square. In this series, the artist creates folds with detached sections of the circles, highlighting fragile connections between the shapes. Through these works, the artist presents the viewer with a challenge of entering into a relationship with each piece through a deep understanding of the quiet authority of these works.
Through his research and his three-dimensional works – with seemingly limitless permutations of simple geometric forms – Rashid explores the phenomenological relationship between work, viewer, and architecture.
The opening reception was attended by the President of Zayed University, and first female minister of the UAE, HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, by the President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, HE Sheikha Sarah bint Hussein Al Muallaof Umm Al Quwain, by world-renowned curator, Éva McGaw, British busineswoman and shareholder of Bahamas Port Authority, Caroline St.George,Baron Henri Estramant, Managing Director of Royal Bridges and Adviser for Diplomat Magazine.
About the Artist:
Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Rashid Al Khalifa has exhibited in Bahrain and internationally. He presented his seminal quasi-kinetic works in a solo exhibition at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC in 1982. In 2010, a large-scale retrospective exhibition entitled Convex: A New Perspective was held at the Bahrain National Museum.
Rashid Al Khalifa was the first president of the Bahrain Arts Society and currently holds the title of Honorary President. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally. Solo exhibitions include Shuman Arts Organisation, Amman, Jordan (1997), De Caliet Gallery, Milan, Italy, and El Kato Kayyel Gallery, Milan (1996). His work as also been featured in group exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy (2017 and 2015), Third Mediterranean Biennale, Sakhnin Valley (2017), Bahrain Arts Society, Manama, Bahrain (2016), TRIO Bienal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2015), Issoudin Museum, Issoudin, France (2015), Galerie Gmurzynska, Art Basel Miami Beach (2010) Bahrain National Musuem, Manama (2002), Taipei Art Exhibition, Tapei, Taiwan (1999), Sharjah Biennial, Sharjah, UAE (1999), and Art America Exhibition, Miami, USA (1997).
About Ayyam Gallery:
Founded in 2006, Ayyam Gallery is a leading arts organisation that manages the careers of diverse established and emerging artists. Blue-chip art spaces in Beirut and Dubai, a series of collaborative projects in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and a multinational non-profit arts programme have furthered the gallery’s mandate of expanding the parameters of international art. With its widely respected multilingual publishing division and a custodianship programme that manages the estates of pioneering artists, Ayyam Gallery has also contributed to recent efforts that document under-represented facets of global art history.
Exhibition Facts:
With the circle serving as a starting point in many of his works, it evolves to become a circular hole in the convex aluminium surface, adding another spatial dimension to his work. In his 120 x 120 cm untitled work from his Into a Different Dimension series, Rashid creates a perfectly circular hole in the middle of the convex square-shaped aluminium, painting the background with blues. The reflective surface draws the viewer in, creating the basis of an intimate relationship with the work.
In the 2015 Shape of Time series, Rashid continues to present variations on the circle and the square. In this series, the artist creates folds with detached sections of the circles, highlighting fragile connections between the shapes. Through these works, the artist presents the viewer with a challenge of entering into a relationship with each piece through a deep understanding of the quiet authority of these works.
Through his research and his three-dimensional works – with seemingly limitless permutations of simple geometric forms – Rashid explores the phenomenological relationship between work, viewer, and architecture.
The opening reception was attended by the President of Zayed University, and first female minister of the UAE, HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi, by the President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, HE Sheikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, HE Sheikha Sarah bint Hussein Al Muallaof Umm Al Quwain, by world-renowned curator, Éva McGaw, British busineswoman and shareholder of Bahamas Port Authority, Caroline St.George,Baron Henri Estramant, Managing Director of Royal Bridges and Adviser for Diplomat Magazine.
About the Artist:
Beginning his career in the late 1960s, Rashid Al Khalifa has exhibited in Bahrain and internationally. He presented his seminal quasi-kinetic works in a solo exhibition at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC in 1982. In 2010, a large-scale retrospective exhibition entitled Convex: A New Perspective was held at the Bahrain National Museum.
Rashid Al Khalifa was the first president of the Bahrain Arts Society and currently holds the title of Honorary President. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions internationally. Solo exhibitions include Shuman Arts Organisation, Amman, Jordan (1997), De Caliet Gallery, Milan, Italy, and El Kato Kayyel Gallery, Milan (1996). His work as also been featured in group exhibitions such as La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy (2017 and 2015), Third Mediterranean Biennale, Sakhnin Valley (2017), Bahrain Arts Society, Manama, Bahrain (2016), TRIO Bienal, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2015), Issoudin Museum, Issoudin, France (2015), Galerie Gmurzynska, Art Basel Miami Beach (2010) Bahrain National Musuem, Manama (2002), Taipei Art Exhibition, Tapei, Taiwan (1999), Sharjah Biennial, Sharjah, UAE (1999), and Art America Exhibition, Miami, USA (1997).
About Ayyam Gallery:
Founded in 2006, Ayyam Gallery is a leading arts organisation that manages the careers of diverse established and emerging artists. Blue-chip art spaces in Beirut and Dubai, a series of collaborative projects in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and a multinational non-profit arts programme have furthered the gallery’s mandate of expanding the parameters of international art. With its widely respected multilingual publishing division and a custodianship programme that manages the estates of pioneering artists, Ayyam Gallery has also contributed to recent efforts that document under-represented facets of global art history.
Exhibition Facts:
