Al Riwaq Gallery is a non - profit space for contemporary art practice. Since inception in 1998, the gallery's vision has been to serve as a contemporary artistic platform to both showcase local and international work, as well as create a hub for the exchange of ideas. Through a diverse of program of exhibitions, workshops, residencies and screenings, Al Riwaq strives to nurture creative critical thinking and production, offering both local and regional artists an uncensored space for contemporary discourse.
The role of arts in modern-day society extends far beyond the fringes of the arts world and into the broader cultural milieu. A haven for art-lovers and intellectuals, Al Riwaq Gallery provides the space and ambiance for a society ripe for cultural enrichment to engage in discourse about art, culture and social issues.
Bahrain is seeing a rapid surge of development in industry, financial services and tourism.Parallel to this growth but in no way contradictory to, is the ever increasing awareness of a culturally diverse society that needs support and encouragement in the art production arena.
In this wave of development it is essential to build an awareness of notions of identity in the younger generation by acknowledging the diverse heritage and culture of the country and the region. With a focus on contemporary art practice, the gallery aims to gain recognition for these differences by constructing an independent space that works in collaboration with both formal and informal institutions, dedicated to the development of creative expression. Cultural production is supported through a wide-range of educational programs and events which capitalizes on this co-operation to reach the widest possible audience.
Al Riwaq Gallery is a non - profit space for contemporary art practice. Since inception in 1998, the gallery's vision has been to serve as a contemporary artistic platform to both showcase local and international work, as well as create a hub for the exchange of ideas. Through a diverse of program of exhibitions, workshops, residencies and screenings, Al Riwaq strives to nurture creative critical thinking and production, offering both local and regional artists an uncensored space for contemporary discourse.
The role of arts in modern-day society extends far beyond the fringes of the arts world and into the broader cultural milieu. A haven for art-lovers and intellectuals, Al Riwaq Gallery provides the space and ambiance for a society ripe for cultural enrichment to engage in discourse about art, culture and social issues.
Bahrain is seeing a rapid surge of development in industry, financial services and tourism.Parallel to this growth but in no way contradictory to, is the ever increasing awareness of a culturally diverse society that needs support and encouragement in the art production arena.
In this wave of development it is essential to build an awareness of notions of identity in the younger generation by acknowledging the diverse heritage and culture of the country and the region. With a focus on contemporary art practice, the gallery aims to gain recognition for these differences by constructing an independent space that works in collaboration with both formal and informal institutions, dedicated to the development of creative expression. Cultural production is supported through a wide-range of educational programs and events which capitalizes on this co-operation to reach the widest possible audience.
