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Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain--(Newsfile Corp. - February 11, 2022) - Two of the most renowned art institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain - the RAK Art Foundation and the Dar Alfann Gallery - have partnered with NFT BAZL, the world's leading boutique NFT marketplace and exhibition organizer, to host NFT MENA 2022. The exhibition will take place at the Ritz-Carlton in Bahrain over the Formula One weekend, March 16-18, 2022.
NFT BAZL is joining forces with the Kingdom of Bahrain's leading art institutions to organize a state-of-the-art exhibit of local and international artists over the F1 weekend in Bahrain
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NFT MENA will be the first event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, providing a unique and innovative look into the rapidly evolving global art landscape while simultaneously propelling the Web3 narrative of the 'future internet.' The exhibition will also showcase the cultural relevance of digital art, as well as the significant potential of digital art and NFTs as a medium to advance intellectual awakenings.
According to Mr. Abdulrahman Almokla, Chairman of the Dar Alfann Gallery: "The exhibition, which is the inaugural edition and will go on to become an annual event, will provide a platform for much-needed conversations about a decentralized future and the next phases of the internet as we begin to consider the blockchain and its many facets and assets and try to come to terms with a new frontier; one that merges the worlds of technology, art, culture, and the economy."
The event organizers emphasized that NFT MENA will be an educational experience that demonstrates what NFTs are, how they work, and the opportunities they present to the art, intellectual, and investment worlds. Regarding the exhibition itself, NFT BAZL Co-founder Ori Ohayon and CEO Estelle Ohayon had the following to say: "We are thrilled with our partnership with the RAK Art Foundation and the Dar Alfann Gallery - as well as our partners at the Ritz-Carlton - in helping us showcase traditional art and local heritage. And we cannot wait to raise awareness about the power and potential of NFTs and blockchain-based art."
"This exhibition will also further the conversation on the role of artworks that exist at the crossroads of the traditional and modern worlds. We are delighted to co-organize the event and cannot wait to welcome our guests, partners, celebrity artists, and local royalty for what will no doubt be an unforgettable weekend."
The exhibition will feature works from many of NFT BAZL's acclaimed international artists, as well as curated works from revered local artists, including Leena Al Ayoobi and Adnan Al Ahmed, among others. Ten artists and four speakers...