Jamal AlYousif
Based in Bahrain, Jamal AlYousif is a contemporary artist whose practice centers on sculpture and visual arts that explore memory, place, and cultural identity. An active member of the Bahrain Art Society, he has established himself as a significant voice in Gulf contemporary art over the past three decades.
AlYousif's most prominent work is the outdoor sculpture "Family," permanently installed at Bahrain International Airport's Arrivals Terminal. This public commission exemplifies his ability to create work that resonates with both local and international audiences, positioning contemporary Bahraini art in a major public space.
His exhibition history reveals an artist deeply engaged with both regional and global art communities. Notable solo exhibitions include "Nostalgia" at Albareh Art Gallery (2019) and a 2018 show at Mashq Gallery, both exploring themes of memory and reflection. His consistent participation in the Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition and involvement in politically engaged group shows such as "Women in War, Palestine" (2024) and "Black/White/Green/Red" (2024) demonstrate his commitment to addressing contemporary issues through art.
International recognition has come through participation in Art Dubai (2020, 2023), exhibitions at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. (2023), and inclusion in specialized forums including the Tokyo International Mini-Print Triennial (2015). His work is held in private collections across the Gulf region and New York.
Through his sustained practice and international presence, AlYousif has become an important figure in contemporary Bahraini art, creating work that bridges local cultural expression with global artistic discourse.
Lives and works in Bahrain
Active member of the Bahrain Art Society
Participations:
2025 //Participated in the Group Sculpture Exhibition held at Hend Gallery, Muharraq, Bahrain
2025 //Participated in the group show entitled Sikkat Albareh Ramadan Gathering, Bahrain
2024 // Participated in the group show entitled "Women in War, Palestine" at CAP Gallery, Kuwait
2024 // Participated in a group show at Q-Gallery, Baku, Azerbaijan
2024 // Participated in the group show entitled “Nine Artists X Nine Walls” at Albareh Art Gallery
2024 // Participated in the Bahrain Art Society sculpture exhibition
2024 // Participated in the group show entitled “ Black/White/Green/Red” at Albareh Art Gallery
2023 // Participated in the "Sea of Life" Exhibition at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C.
2023 // Participated in the Bahrain Art Society’s 40th Anniversary art Exhibition, Bahrain
2023 // Artdubai / Albareh Art Gallery
2023 // The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, Bahrain
2022 // The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, Bahrain
2020 // The Great Lockdown Exhibition, Memory of the place, Bin Matar House, Bahrain
2020 // The Bahrain International Airport Marble Sculpture Symposium, Bahrain
2020 // Artdubai participation with Wadi Finan Gallery, Jordan
2019 // The Bahrain Annual Fine Arts Exhibition, Bahrain
2019 // Solo Exhibition, Albareh Art Gallery, “Nostalgia“, Bahrain
2018 // Group show at Albareh Art Gallery, “Conversations with Self”, Bahrain
2018 // Solo Exhibition at Mashq Gallery, Bahrain
2017 // Participated in an art Exhibition at Arcapita Bank on the occasion of Bahrain National Day
2016 // Group Exhibition at the AM Gallery “Lines”, Kuwait
2016 // International Biennial Print Exhibit: 2016 ROC
2015 // Doha International Mini Art Exhibition 2, Qatar
2015 // Tokyo International Mini-Print Triennial, Japan
1989 // Participated in many school and college exhibitions.
Collections:
The Bahrain International Airport - Outdoor Sculpture “Family”, Positioned outside the Arrivals Turminal
Private Collections, Bahrain
Private Collections, Kuwait
Private Collections, Saudi Arabia
Private Collections, UAE
Private Collections, New York, USA
