In a remarkable showcase of Bahrain’s cultural riches, Yasmin Sharabi, the director of the RAK Art Foundation, graced the halls of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. She delivered a thought-provoking lecture entitled “The Sources of the Tree of Life,” as part of a seminar focusing on design strategies addressing climate and conflict-induced migration.
Moderated by the French curator Anissa Touati, the seminar is an inquiry into how design can respond to pressing global issues like climate change and migration. Sharabi emphasised the importance of Bahrain’s heritage while also detailing the RAK Art Foundation’s efforts to cultivate an innovative wave of creators, demonstrating how tradition can inform modern narratives in art and culture.
Yasmin Sharabi of the RAK Art Foundation represented Bahrain at Harvard, presenting a lecture on cultural heritage within the context of climate change and migration. The session, moderated by Anissa Touati, showcased how the foundation nurtures new creative talent while emphasising Bahrain’s legacy.
Bahrain’s rich cultural tapestry, highlighted by Yasmin Sharabi at Harvard, underscores the potential of heritage in shaping contemporary creative narratives. The RAK Art Foundation plays a pivotal role in nurturing talent, bridging the past with the future through art and design amidst global challenges.
Original Source: www.newsofbahrain.com
