Leading Bahraini artist Balqees Fakhro died yesterday and condolences are pouring in from the art community.
A distinguished abstract painter, the 76-year-old was a member of the National Arts Council, with her artwork displayed in the Bahrain National Museum and all over the world.
The late Ms Fakhro
The late Ms Fakhro left behind a substantial body of work over an art career spanning five decades. She was mourned by the Bahrain Contemporary Art Association and other leading artists.
She was buried in Muharraq Cemetery yesterday. She is survived by her husband Dr Ahmed Abdulla, her daughter Esmat and her son Yousif.
One of Ms Fakhro’s paintings
The men’s funeral reception will be held at Majlis Yousif bin Abdul Rahman Fakhroo in Zinj, today and tomorrow, from 9am to noon, and 4pm to 7pm.
The women’s funeral reception will be held at her sister Dr Muneera Fakhro’s house in A’ali, from today to Tuesday, from 4pm to 7pm.
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