{"id":313705,"date":"2022-06-21T12:43:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T15:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/em-fotos-todo-o-universo-do-bahrein\/"},"modified":"2022-06-23T17:53:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T20:53:49","slug":"pictures-of-bahraini-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/pictures-of-bahraini-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Pictures of Bahraini life"},"content":{"rendered":"

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Everyday scenes from a small Gulf country are the basis of photographer Ishaq<\/strong><\/a> Madan\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> work. Born and raised in Manama, the capital of Bahrain<\/strong>, he is self-taught and shot one of the photographs<\/strong> that won the Photography Club of the Museum of Modern Arts (MoMA) in New York, USA, the Webby Awards. Madan\u2019s picture is now also on display in a New York subway station.<\/p>\n

He began taking pictures using the tool he had at his disposal even before becoming a professional: The cell phone. \u201cI started indulging in the art of photography back in 2011 when mobile photography started to get popular. I recall one of my photos taken on an iPhone was actually exhibited at Al Riwaq Gallery for a charitable initiative,\u201d revealed he, who formally studied subjects related to banking and finance, with which he worked for five years in different institutions. The gallery he mentioned is in Manama<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Ishaq Madan started photographing in 2011<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The photographer has already mentioned on more than one occasion one of his motivations is to record and show Bahrain to the world. Now, he is conquering new territories. \u201cI find photography a gateway to experiencing new things and networking with new people. I have been to places and met people I would not have been able to experience if I did not practice photography. It\u2019s been an interesting adventure so far,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

But what about Bahrain? How does the country see and live the art world today? \u201cBahrain is an island filled with many talents exploring many types of art forms. We have veteran artists like Sh. Rashid bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa representing\u00a0Bahrain at an international level, to emerging artists such as Abdulla Buhijji, Noor Al-Alwan, and Mustafa Bastaki, taking the region by storm. Nonetheless, I do believe Bahrain has more room to improve with respect to representation and art education,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

Exporting arts<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ishaq shows an artistic perspective of Bahraini life and people<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The photographer has reached buyers from different profiles and countries. \u201cIt\u2019s been a surreal experience as I\u2019ve had buyers purchase my works from all over the world; the USA, UK, and the UAE. Buyer profiles depend on the edition type; for instance, I have had private collectors purchase limited-edition works. I hope to one day have museums collect my work, as that would be the highest honor for me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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The photos depict details of everyday life in the insular Gulf country<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The artist has also worked abroad. \u201cI think it\u2019s important for an artist to broaden their perspective,\u201d said he, who has developed projects in Gulf countries, the United Kingdom, and Portugal over the past few years.<\/p>\n

One of the tools the photographer uses to increase his visibility is the internet. On social networks like Instagram, Ishaq Madan has around 20,000 followers. \u201cI have been lucky enough to leverage the internet to establish a business network and converse with like-minded artists; this has helped me ease my engagement and reach potential buyers. The internet has certainly scaled-down the vastness of the world as everything now is within reach at our fingertips. Of course, galleries are still important as it opens doors to different avenues of opportunities as opposed to the internet.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concerning the photography market in Bahrain, the professional sees a future of growth in both physical and digital environments. \u201cI strongly believe the industry here needs an official association to regulate and maintain credibility, accountability, and transparency,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n

In the long run, the photographer\u2019s expectations are promising. \u201cMy future plan is to participate in an art residency to further expand my knowledge, in addition to publishing a photo book,\u201d Madan said.<\/p>\n

Translated by El\u00fasio Brasileiro<\/strong><\/p>\n

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