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February 2011
OPERA GALLERY & SALVADOR DALI 

Awaken your
Imagination in Bahrain

until 2 February
AN EXCEPTIONAL collection of jeweled works designed by Spanish artist Salvador
Dali will be on display for the first time in the world at the premises of the
Bahrain Financial Harbour (BFH) Fine Art Gallery, a 275 sqm exhibition space
located at the West Atrium of the Harbour Towers.

Worth over US$ 3,000,000, Dali’s surrealistic jeweled pieces are abundant in
precious stones. These unique creations will be featured at the Opera Gallery
exhibition that marks the inaugural event of the Bahrain Financial Harbour Fine
Art Gallery. The exhibition that will take place from January 28th to 2nd February,
2011, will be open to the public for free viewing from 10 am – 8pm throughout
the week.

Hosted under the patronage of the Minister of Culture, H.E. Shaikha Mai Bint
Mohammed Al Khalifa, as part of a week of arts related events organized by the
Ministry of Culture, the Bahrain Financial Harbour Fine Art Gallery will be open
for an exclusive viewing for guests by invitation only on January 27th 2011.

Speaking on this occasion, Dr. Omar Al Mardi, Managing Director of BFH said, “It
is matter of national pride to contribute to the fine art and cultural progress of
the Kingdom. I would like to welcome all art enthusiasts not to miss out on this
rare opportunity and make it a point to attend the Opera Gallery Exhibition.”

Showcasing works by major artists such as Picasso, Renoir, Botero, Marc Quinn,
Diego Masi, Romero Britto, the Bahrain Financial Harbour Fine Art Gallery
will present paintings worth over US$ 3,800,000 and bronze sculptures by Dali
estimated at over US$ 9,500,000.

Opera Gallery Dubai has been playing an active role throughout the region
showcasing works from their collection in exhibitions throughout the Middle
East. This strategic initiative has allowed art lovers throughout the region the
opportunity to view significant works of art that they may not otherwise have
had access to.

“Our decision to unveil these Dali sculptures in Bahrain owes to our appreciation
of Bahrain’s unique position in the region as a country inherent of a longstanding
interest in cultural and artistic initiatives,” said Mr. Bertrand Epaud, General
Manager, Opera Gallery Dubai.

BFH officials expressed their confidence that the Fine Art Gallery would assist a
great deal in elevating the art scene in Bahrain by providing a unique platform for
artists as well as art enthusiasts.

“Featuring significant works by modern and contemporary artists, the Fine Art
Gallery invites all individuals with an interest in art, to view masterpieces in the
heart of the Kingdom,” continued Mr. Mardi.

The Gallery is elegantly designed and has a unique position as the transparent
glass allow panoramic views of the old city of Manama on one side, and the sea
and magnificent views of the Bahrain Financial Harbour on the other; conveying
an artistic vision of Bahrain’s rich cultures and futuristic progress.
About BFH Fine Art Gallery

BFH Fine Art Gallery will be a platform for exhibiting high-profile, international modern and contemporary art in the Kingdom. The Gallery aims to promote the development of corporate art collections as well as to encourage corporate sponsorship of the arts. BFH fine Art Gallery is elegantly designed and has a unique position , as the transparent glass walls allow views of the old city of Manama on one side and the sea and the projects development, on the other.
BFH was conceived as early as 2002 for the purpose of providing a technologically astute and sophisticated environment that would support business activity. Far-sighted efforts and persistent hard work have translated this vision into reality. It will be launched on the first quarter of 2011.
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