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As part of Kuwait's celebration of Global Peace Day, an exhibition entitled 'In the Name of Peace' is showcasing interpretations of 'peace' by local and international artists. The exhibition is being held at the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) and is featuring pieces by AUK Graphic Design Professors Maryam Hosseinnia and William Andersen, as well as pieces by AUK alumnus Faisal Mohammad. 

'In the Name of Peace' was launched on September 15th and will run through to mid-October. Part of the proceeds collected from sold items will be donated to Khair Al-Kuwait, a non-profit foundation devoted to the concept of volunteerism, and Loyac, a non-profit organization working towards the overall development of the youth. The celebration of Global Peace Day also includes live music and activities for children, which will be held at the CAP Kuwait Warehouse on September 21st, starting at 5:30pm, as well as a 'Global Peace Ride' by the Kuwait Riders and Phoenician Riders from Costa Bedai on September 20th at 4:00pm. 

The AUK Art and Graphic Department invites you to participate and contribute....in the name of peace. 

TONIGHT Global Peace Day MUSIC & KIDS!

As part of Kuwait’s celebration of Global Peace Day, an exhibition entitled ‘In the Name of Peace’ is showcasing interpretations of ‘peace’ by local and international artists. The exhibition is being held at the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) and is featuring pieces by AUK Graphic Design Professors Maryam Hosseinnia and William Andersen, as well as pieces by AUK alumnus Faisal Mohammad.

‘In the Name of Peace’ was launched on September 15th continues through mid-October. Part of the proceeds collected from sold items will be donated to Khair Al-Kuwait, a non-profit foundation devoted to the concept of volunteerism, and Loyac, a non-profit organization working towards the overall development of the youth. The celebration of Global Peace Day also includes live music and activities for children, which will be held at the CAP Kuwait Warehouse on September 21st, starting at 5:30pm, as well as a ‘Global Peace Ride’ by the Kuwait Riders and Phoenician Riders from Costa Bedai on September 20th at 4:00pm.

The AUK Art and Graphic Design Department invites you to participate and contribute…in the name of peace.

أساتذة و خريجو الجامعة الأمريكية يلتقون "باسم السلام"

يشارك اساتذة الفن التشكيلي و التصميم الجرافيكي بالجامعة الامريكية في الكويت بالمعرض الفني الذي تقيمه قاعة كاب للفنون تحت عنوان "باسم السلام"، و الذي يأتي ضمن احتفالات اليوم العالمي للسلام. و قد قدم كل من الاستاذة مريم حسينية و الاستاذوليام اندرسن أعمالهم الفنية التي تعبر عن مفاهيم السلام، كما يشارك في المعرض خريج الجامعة الامريكية، فيصل محمد، ضمن كوكبة من الفنانين التشكيليين المحليينو العالميين.

تم افتتاح المعرض يوم 15 سبتمبر و يستمر على مدار شهر، حيث يتخلله عدةفعاليات ترفيهية و ثقافية تقام على هامش المعرض.  و يذكر أن جزء من عائد المعرضسوف يتم تخصيصه لدعم منظمات انسانية وخيرية كما هو الحال سنوياً بجميعفعاليات  "يوم السلام "  في مختلف انحاء العالم. 

GLOBAL PEACE RIDE TODAY!

As part of Kuwait’s celebration of Global Peace Day, an exhibition entitled ‘In the Name of Peace’ is showcasing interpretations of ‘peace’ by local and international artists. The exhibition is being held at the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) and is featuring pieces by AUK Graphic Design Professors Maryam Hosseinnia and William Andersen, as well as pieces by AUK alumnus Faisal Mohammad.

‘In the Name of Peace’ was launched on September 15th continues through mid-October. Part of the proceeds collected from sold items will be donated to Khair Al-Kuwait, a non-profit foundation devoted to the concept of volunteerism, and Loyac, a non-profit organization working towards the overall development of the youth. The celebration of Global Peace Day also includes live music and activities for children, which will be held at the CAP Kuwait Warehouse on September 21st, starting at 5:30pm, as well as a ‘Global Peace Ride’ by the Kuwait Riders and Phoenician Riders from Costa Bedai on September 20th at 4:00pm.

The AUK Art and Graphic Design Department invites you to participate and contribute…in the name of peace.

أساتذة و خريجو الجامعة الأمريكية يلتقون "باسم السلام"

يشارك اساتذة الفن التشكيلي و التصميم الجرافيكي بالجامعة الامريكية في الكويت بالمعرض الفني الذي تقيمه قاعة كاب للفنون تحت عنوان "باسم السلام"، و الذي يأتي ضمن احتفالات اليوم العالمي للسلام. و قد قدم كل من الاستاذة مريم حسينية و الاستاذوليام اندرسن أعمالهم الفنية التي تعبر عن مفاهيم السلام، كما يشارك في المعرض خريج الجامعة الامريكية، فيصل محمد، ضمن كوكبة من الفنانين التشكيليين المحليينو العالميين.

تم افتتاح المعرض يوم 15 سبتمبر و يستمر على مدار شهر، حيث يتخلله عدةفعاليات ترفيهية و ثقافية تقام على هامش المعرض.  و يذكر أن جزء من عائد المعرضسوف يتم تخصيصه لدعم منظمات انسانية وخيرية كما هو الحال سنوياً بجميعفعاليات  "يوم السلام "  في مختلف انحاء العالم. 

In The Name of Peace opens 15 September@CAP Kuwait

You are invited to attend the "In The Name of Peace" art exhibition that will show different interpretations of PEACE. This year PEACE ONE DAY supports Kuwait's celebration of the global peace day. Local and international artist will show their work on the 15th September 2013 @6:30 pm Contemporary Art Platform Kuwait, part of the proceed will be donated to Khair Al -Kuwait and Loyac. Additional events include: 20th September The Global Peace Ride @ Costa Bedai meeting @4:00pm. 21st September Live Music & Kids activities @ Contemporary Art Platform Kuwait warehouse @ 5:30pm.

Professor Maryam Hosseinnia and I will be exhibiting artwork as well as recent AUK alumni including artwork by Mohammad Sharaf.

Hope to see you at these events!

Muslims who saved Jews in WWII?

Si Kaddour Benghabrit was the first Imam and leader of the Grand Mosque of Paris which was built from 1922-1926. He was honoured for saving 100 Jews during the Holocaust in WWII. 

These are the stories of Muslims who saved Jews.:http://www.missingpages.co.uk/ww2.php

U.S. Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Return War Medals at NATO Summit

Peace and Love to All on Memorial Day...

Memorial Day Special: U.S. Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Return War Medals at NATO Summit

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Democracy Now! returns to Chicago, site of the largest NATO summit in the organization’s six-decade history, where nearly 50 veterans discarded their war medals by hurling them down the street in the direction of the NATO summit. We hear the soldiers’ voices as they return their medals one by one fr...

I'm on the side of peace.

One of my friends, a really good person, posted the following comment on facebook this morning, "Feeling bad for Gaza and friends in Tel Aviv & Jerusalem. I know you're supposed to pick sides, and I know the underdog is XX, but it's equally hard when you have friends living in both places." Of course there were a number of replied against his remark, but another of my friends, also a really good person, replied, "I am on the side of peace."

I have been struggling with what, if anything, to post about Gaza the last few days knowing that whatever I post friends on either side are going to be upset, but these two good natured friends encapsulate exactly my feelings. 

This is not a football game where you should be cheering for one side or the other. As Harry Patch, the last surviving soldier known to have fought in the trenches of the First World War, said, "War is organized murder, and nothing else."

Thanks Charlez and Jeanine!

My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Sikh community of Wisconsin...

My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Sikh community of Wisconsin... very sad day... I may be half way around the world but I am with you in spirit...

Sultan Gallery Opening

Exhibition opening reception tomorrow night at Sultan Gallery for “Peace from Beirut”, an exhibition by Jean Marc Nahas.

This exhibition focuses on a world in which recollections of past horrors persist along with ones in which the same kind and warmhearted men and women are eager to lead harmonious lives.

Attached is the invitation of the same. Hoping to see you there !!!