Renowned Bahraini artist Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa is presenting his monumental installation, The Crate Maze, at Art Basel in Switzerland, one of the world’s leading contemporary art fairs.
Showcased in the fair’s prestigious Unlimited sector, the work highlights Bahrain’s rich trading heritage through a contemporary artistic lens.
The Crate Maze is a striking geometric installation composed of interconnected grid-like structures inspired by the cargo containers and shipping crates that facilitate the movement of goods across global trade routes. Through the interplay of light, shadow and perspective, the work continually transforms as viewers move through and around it, creating an immersive and ever-evolving visual experience.









