BACA President pays tribute to late artist

Manama, May 24 (BNA): Bahraini fine artist Abdulaziz Al-Zubari passed away yesterday (Saturday), leaving a prolific legacy which will survive him. Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa paid tribute to the late artist, saying that his works will always be remembered and survive the test of time. Late Al-Zubari joined other painters in establishing Bahrain Fine Artist Society, which was officially declared in 1982. He contributed to enriching Bahrain's cultural life, inspired budding painters and was among the elite which left its hallmark on national and regional fine arts.