Manama:The Art Centre, affiliated with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, is set to open "Ribbons of Joy," a solo exhibition by renowned Kuwaiti artist and writer Thuraya Albaqsami. The exhibition, marking Albaqsami's 65th solo presentation, will commence on Sunday, November 1, at 7 PM.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the exhibition delves into themes of memory and imagination, using images and details from childhood reimagined in various artistic styles and symbolic compositions. Albaqsami's distinctive visual language blends artistic elements with human themes, with women playing a central role in her work, enriching the subjects and offering new expressive dimensions through her use of color.
In conjunction with the exhibition, an artist talk featuring Albaqsami will occur on Monday, November 2, at 7 PM at the Art Centre. The discussion will cover key stages of her artistic journey spanning five decades, highlighting the developments and creative experiences that have shaped her work and the visual narratives she has created about people and identity.
Recognized as a pioneer in the Gulf's visual arts movement, Albaqsami's artistic practice includes a wide range of styles and extends to writing and printmaking. Her accolades include the Qurain Cultural Festival Award, Kuwait Museum Award, Kuwaiti Society for Fine Arts Award, Gulf Creativity Award in the Arts in 2024, and the 2025 State Appreciation Award in short stories and novels.
Albaqsami's artworks are part of collections in several prestigious institutions, including the British Museum, Sharjah Art Museum, Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, the Museum of Modern Art in Kuwait, the Cairo Opera House, UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, and the Bahrain National Museum.