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Asghar Ismaeel, has been a practicing artist since the 1970’s, with a rich career over the span of 6 decades. Asghar was a member of the first art focused gathering of Bahraini artists, a family of art enthusiasts, and later joined the Contemporary Art Society in 1973 and is now a member of the Bahrain Fine Arts Society.

As a self-taught artist, Asghar Ismaeel participated in many art exhibitions locally and internationally. His experience also branches into graphic printing, and sculpture, carving in different mediums such as wood and stone.

Within his body of work are frequently repeated elements drawn from Bahraini heritage and glimpses of daily life. His unique work reflects the lives of everyday people within Bahraini society particularly featuring the female form as a symbol of her important role in society.