Pulse 

Here you can see 'Pulse', a painting by Rashid Al Khalifa, who was born in Bahrain in 1952. Coming from a royal background, Al Khalifa balances his artistic life with his role in Bahraini society. We can see how the artist works with form and color to represent the energy and movement inherent in the title, Pulse. It asks us to consider the rhythm of life, both its vibrancy and its fragility. Looking at the context of the Middle East, and the fast paced modernisation the region has seen, there are some really interesting tensions in this work. There is the personal and the political, the traditional and modern, all working together. As you reflect on the painting, think about how it resonates with your own understanding of identity, place, and the universal human experience.