In Support of World Cancer Day, “Being In the Moment”: An Exhibition Featuring the Latest Work of Iraqi Artist Rafa Nasiri Opens at the Bahrain Financial Harbour Fine Art Gallery.

Under the patronage of H.E. Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, On February 4^th 2013, the Bahrain Cancer Society (BCS) in collaboration with the BFH Fine Art Gallery, invites the public to the opening of “Being In the Moment”; an exhibition showcasing the latest work of the renowned Iraqi artist Rafa Nasiri. The exhibition will remain open until the 28^th of February 2013. Part of the proceeds of the artists work will go to the charity.

Dr. Abdul Rahman Fakhro, president of Bahrain Cancer Society stated that

Commenting on the exhibition, Dr. Omar Al Mardi, Managing Director of BFH said,

Rafa Nasiri is a renowned contemporary Iraqi painter, known for his “cosmicscapes” whereby he merges abstraction with Arabic calligraphy and other elements of his culture. Mr. Nasiri studied painting in Iraq and then went on to study Graphic art in China and Portugal. Between 1974 and 2001 he joined several professional Graphic studios in Salzburg, London, Assela, Baghdad and Amman. He taught painting, graphic art and graphic design in Iraq, Jordan and Bahrain from 1964 to 2003 in addition to giving lectures on art in various countries around the world.

The exhibition will open on 7pm, for all to attend. The exhibition will remain open until February 28^th 2013. It will be open to the public Sunday- Thursday, 10am-7pm and Friday and Saturday, 3pm-7pm.

About the BFH Fine Art Gallery

Located at the West Atrium of the Harbor Towers, the Fine Art Gallery provides a unique platform for exhibiting national and international modern and contemporary art. The Gallery aims to encourage local artists, to promote corporate art sponsorship and the development of corporate art collections and to give new collectors the opportunity to purchase original and affordable art. The Gallery is elegantly designed and uniquely positioned whereby the transparent glass windows provide panoramic views of the old city of Manama on one side, as well as magnificent sea views on the other; exemplifying Bahrain’s position as a nation that embraces their cultural history and simultaneously welcomes the progress of the future.

Other events organized by the BCS over February include:

Lectures

Starting February 1^st, Bahrain Cancer Society- in collaboration with medical staff- will be holding informative lectures in different locations throughout the Kingdom as a means to raise awareness of the disease. World Cancer Day is a chance to raise our collective voices in the name of improving general knowledge around cancer and dismissing misconceptions about the disease. The public lectures present up-to-date information, statistics in Bahrain, practical advice and answers from leading professionals in the field. This series of lectures presents you with the opportunity to get great information regarding cancer, raise awareness among the citizens and residents of Bahrain and make sure that people know that they are not alone in the fight against cancer.

Walk-A-Thon

An annual fundraising event that aims to raise funds for the Bahrain Cancer Society. The walk will be held on Friday, February 1^st at The Lagoon, Amwaj Islands starting at 3.30pm and is a great opportunity to partake in a family activity that simultaneously supports a great cause. T-Shirts for the walk are on sale for BD 1.000 at the BCS office as well as on the day of the walk.

For further information on this exhibition or on the BCS’s campaign please contact 17233080.

For further information on the BFH Fine Art Gallery, please contact Ms. Yasmin Sharabi on 17102600.