Yousif, Manama Bahrain. Identity Series by Jorge Rodriguez Gerada

I went to the city of Manama in Bahrain to make a mural as part of the Alwan 338 festival put together by the Al Riwaq Art Space. Knowing the current situation there, I was a little apprehensive but a good friend working with the gallery explained the special nature of what the Al Riwaq Art Space was doing. I met some truly extraordinary people who believe in the role of contemporary art in their country s future. Against all odds they strive to change the barren artistic landscape that exists in Bahrain t