Date: 12th Aug 2026

Bahraini Visual Artist

An Interview with Asghar Ismail

By Nadine Gallery – Art & Design Lounge

Over the course of his practice, Asghar has explored a wide range of themes rooted in Bahraini culture and heritage, capturing scenes of everyday life, the simplicity of local communities, and the relationship with the sea and traditional boats. Women hold a central place in his work—serving as a powerful symbol and representing half of society—an element that has become especially prominent in his recent artworks.