The various creative initiatives being launched in Bahrain, including an art station in the Muharraq Suq, were highlighted during a lecture at Harvard Graduate School of Design (GSD).
The lecture, titled ‘The Sources of the Tree of Life’, was held as part of the GSD’s project-based seminar ‘Spatial Design Strategies for Climate- and Conflict-Induced Migration’, which explores the intersection of climate change, migration and design.
Rashid Al Khalifa (RAK) Art Foundation director, curator and cultural adviser Yasmin Sharabi emphasised Bahrain’s rich cultural heritage and the role of the foundation in nurturing a new generation of creatives.
She shared insights into how the foundation is actively shaping a contemporary cultural narrative rooted in local identity and continuity.
She highlighted the foundation’s various initiatives, including the art station in the Muharraq Suq, the planned museum dedicated to Middle Eastern and North African contemporary art, and the foundation’s commitment to fostering critical discourse and artistic innovation in the region.
Ms Sharabi described the invitation to Harvard as both a personal honour and a reflection of the cultural momentum taking shape in Bahrain, noting that the kingdom is undergoing a creative transformation that connects its heritage with a forward-looking, inclusive vision.
She underscored the foundation’s focus on supporting emerging talents in art, architecture and design, enabling them to engage thoughtfully with Bahrain’s changing social and physical landscape.
Representing the foundation at Harvard, Ms Sharabi said, provided a platform to showcase its work to an international academic audience and highlight Bahrain’s role as a vibrant centre for cultural dialogue and innovation.
The lecture was moderated by French curator Anissa Touati.
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