24 June 2013 happeningsthismonth www.bahrainthismonth.com Language Reflections Catch Michael Arcega’s exhibition at Al Riwaq Art Space this month titled Codeswitching. Michael will focus on the polyglot culture of Bahrain, investigating code switching, translations and mistranslations through the production of contemporary art works. The pieces will be in the form of sculpture, installation, videos, prints and water colours. “Code-switching is a linguistic term that describes the switching from one language to another, whether it’s from Arabic to English or from sculpture to painting,” says the artist. Michael’s work revolves largely around language, directly informed by research, material significance and the format of jokes. His subject matter deals with socio-political circumstances where power relations are unbalanced. His work has been exhibited at venues including the Berkeley Art Museum, the Museum of Craft and Folk Art and the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. The exhibition will run until June 27. E Call 17 836-199. Map of Bahrain represented by handmade drawings Bridging the Gap AIESEC Bahrain’s latest initiative is set to familiarise individuals from around the world with our little island. Colours of Bahrain will be a six-week programme held throughout June and July; it will include a number of events and activities. Organisers plan on taking the visiting internationals to a number of tourist sites around the Kingdom. “Our output from this project will be an event that will showcase our internationals displaying their traditions and cultures on one side and us displaying the Bahraini culture on the other. All this would be organised in the form of a global village, which we hope to launch before Ramadan,” says Colours of Bahrain OCVP Mustafa Taher. E Call 17 358-819. Dance the Night Away On June 1, indulge in a night of flamenco dance with the internationally reputed Carmen Aida Gomez. The classical storyline of Carmen is performed by the engaging Spanish female flamenco dancer. She boasts a background of dancing since the age of 12 and is set to hit the National Theatre for an unforgettable event accompanied by her performing band. The audience will get to experience the power of flamenco with the old epic story of Carmen in which it transforms into a dance fest full of life, energy and love. E Visit www.moc.gov.bh.
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