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!

WINNERS announced! LAST DAY of AUK Annual Student Art Exhibit!

LAST DAY! AUK auditorium 9am to 7pm tonight!

AUK Annual Student Art Exhibit: 9am-7pm, April 14-18

AUK Annual Student Art Exhibit NOW open from 9am-7pm, April 14-18, in the AUK auditorium!

AUK's Annual Student Art Exhibit opens tonight at 5pm

AUK's 8th Annual Student Art Exhibit opening tonight starting at 5pm.  Special this year, we asked Lucia Topalian, director of the Dar Al Funoon Gallery, as an outside evaluator to judge the work  (awards will be giving sometime after 5pm with performances starting at 6pm).

Hope to see you this evening!

Open call for GCC artists (of Arabic origin)

Open call for GCC artists; Ayyam Gallery First competition in region! Spread the word!!

Ayyam Gallery Looking for GCC 's Kunooz!

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For all ambitious artists, do not miss the oppertunity by Ayyam Gallery! After the enormous success this comeptation made, bringing out the ‘hidden gems’ of talented Arab artists, Ayyam Gallery presents it’s first Pan-GCC Shabab Ayyam New Media…

Art Competition for Kuwait's Independence Day!

Art Competition for Kuwait's Independence Day! Deadline Thursday, Feb. 21st!

my artwork in exhibition at Dar Al Funoon

Examples from my series "China Trade Tiles."  These are framed porcelain artworks that I created during an artist residency at THE POTTERY WORKSHOP in Jingdezhen, China.

Dar Al Funoon cordially invites you to:

3^rd Affordable Art Show - Young Artists Edition

Opening on Monday January 21^st from 6 - 8 pm

Featuring works by 20 young artists, local and regional, in the field of fine art, digital art, photography, sculpture/installation. The exhibit runs thought Wednesday January 23th. 

Participating artists:

Ali Al Mutairi | Faisal Mohammed | Farah Al Kandari | Farah Khajah | Ghadeer Ali | Immanuel Rhema | Jacquelin Talotta | Khaled Al Najdi | Khalid Al Sahaly | Maha Alasaker | Mohammad  AbuHakmeh | Mohammad Razzouqi | Mohammad Sharaf | Philip Kamble |  Roa Al Shaheen | Usra ElMadhoun | William Andersen | Yousef Al Qaoud | Yousef Abdel-Husain | Zena Dabbous

Tel:+ 965 22433138

Address: Al Watiah, Behbehani Compound, House n. 28
Opening Hours: 10am-1pm 4pm-8pm Sunday-Thursday, Friday and Saturday: by appointment

A good review of the art scene in Kuwait for 2012

Abdulaziz Al-Humaidhi's work from “Out of Kuwait” at the Museum of Modern Art

A very good review of the art scene in Kuwait:

Kuwait: Top 10 Art Projects and Exhibitions in 2012 Posted: 29 Dec 2012 01:00 AM PST It is the 2nd annual selection of the best art exhibitions and events in Kuwait (see the previous one). If in 2011 it was important to see and try to feature all art events in Kuwait, in 2012 we had an aim to distinguish the quality of the presented art as well as the idea of the exhibition itself, that’s why less photo coverages were done even if the quantity of art events has increased. From ART KUWAIT

DRESS CODE PROJECT opens Nov. 21, 7-9pm

DRESS CODE PROJECT. 

Group exhibition, curated by Amel Makkawi and Martina Corgnati. 

Exhibition Dates: November 21st - December 21st

Opening reception: 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Artists: Ahmed Al Bahrani, Fadi Yazigi, Fatma Bucak, Ghassan Ghaib, Mahmoud Al Obaidi, Marya Kazoun, Nayza H. Khan, Nermine Hammam, Rachida Azadaou, Samta Benyahia, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi, Zena Assi and Issam Barhouch.

About the exhibition:

"...We must not imagine that “art work in form of dress” has resulted in the production of wearable objects that reflect the pattern of “Dress Code”. This pattern, for the participants, was simply a memory, an empty container, an elastic theme. Their works, indeed, cover all the techniques and forms of expression: from collage to multimedia, from video to photography to installation ... to “dresses”, but not conceived to be wearable. The protagonist of “Dress Code” are twelve: all together they cover a vast area of cultures and countries, extended from Algeria to Pakistan and from Turkey to Egypt to the Emirates, via Syria, Lebanon and Iraq."

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Greek contemporary art exhibition opens November 12th, 7-9pm

On November 12th, Dar Al-Funoon will be presenting a contemporary Greek group exhibition, bringing together three artists working in a range of mediums, from photography, painting, and furniture design. Their works make a bold statement for new directions in Greek contemporary art today.

The show will feature unique & sophisticated armchairs from Natassa Georgopoulou’s Chair Affairs collection. Each armchair is transformed in a field of setting trends in design and fashion, creating fascinating and intriguing human characters. Her work has been published in Vogue magazine, design magazines and newspapers.

Also included is photographic series by Christos Katsios entitled Liquid Mirror. His unique style and professionalism has brought him up in the top positions of global photographers and undisputed lead photographer in Mykonos Island.

In addition, Buenos Aires born Greek artist Dionysios Proios Rallatos will showcase his painting series entitled By Heart. Rallatos began painting from a very early age, and participated in shows in Argentina, Brazil, and Greece.

Opening on November 12th 2012, from 7-9pm. See attachment for details.

The 3rd Exhibit of PrettyGreenBullet opens tomorrow...

This should be a good show! Here is what the artist says about her new exhibit, "I started PrettyGreenBullet.com four years ago thinking it was merely going to be a blog for posting my works. I'm happy to say that it's become something more consuming than that. It has wrapped itself around my life and been a great help in allowing me to express myself through more ways than simply drawing on paper or painting on canvas. And it has given natural birth to my PGB exhibitions. I invite you to take a bite of my PGB apple by joining me this November. Bon appetit!"

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3 exhibit openings tomorrow in Kuwait!

Despite Kuwait having a relatively small art scene, tomorrow October 14, three exhibitions are opening all in different parts of the city:

1). First solo exhibition of Ayman Hassan's Arabic calligraphy (my calligraphy teacher!). Opening ceremony will be on October 14th in Ahmad Al-Adwani Hall in Dhahiyat Abdullah Al-salem. Click here for a map to the location.


2). Dar al Funoon Gallery: October Collection
Dar Al-Funoon cordially invites to preview of The October Collection, featuring works by Shahriar Ahmadi, Jamal Abdul Rahim, Halim El Karim, Sinan Hussein, and Mohammed Abou El Naga. Preview starts Sunday ,14th October...

3). Boushahri Gallery: Exhibition of Kuwaiti artists Hameed Khazaal and Fadhel Al Abbar
Exhibition of two Kuwaiti artists Hameed Khazaal and Fadhel Al Abbar Opening on Sunday, 14th of October, 2012 at 7pm...

'Garden of Curious Delights' exhibit photos and info...

Here are a couple of photos from the opening (thanks to Denis Sargent), and a link to the gallery guide:  http://www.villaterracemuseum.org/documents/GardenofCuriousDelightsGGFinal.pdf

Garden of Curious Delights 

Sept. 27 - Jan. 13, 2013

This group show featuring work by Marna Brauner, Christopher Davis-Benavides, Hai Chi Jihn, Cima Katz, Denis Sargent, Maria Tomasula, and Jan Ru Wan plays off the idea of the garden as a collection of specimens, much like 16th century cabinets of curiosities.

FA Gallery opening reception tonight 7pm

Exhibition opening reception tonight at 7pm, featuring artwork of young Kuwaiti artists such as Dhari Al Qabandi, Jena Al Awadhi, Bashayer Al Shamari, Muneera, and the Artronauts!

FA Gallery: Without Boundaries Exhibition

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Monday, 1 October, 2012 at 7pm Exhibition features works of 4 young Kuwaiti artists: Dhari Al Qabandi, Jena Al Awadhi, Bashayer Al Shamari, Muneera & Artronauts Tel: +965 22 49 8999 Address: Sharq, Block 2, Gulf road, Villa 76, next...

Artist Talk Tonight!

The British Council, Contemporary Art Platform and the National Council for Culture Arts and Letters are pleased to invite you to a talk by David Rayson on the 18th of September at 7pm at The Museum of Modern Art, Kuwait.

In parallel to the Out of Britain exhibition (18 September – 25 October 2012), the British Council in collaboration with CAP Kuwait, will host Landscapes Expanded; a programme of events and lectures that will explore the themes of landscape in different art forms.

We are delighted that David Rasyon, featured artist in Out of Britain, will be the first to present a lecture about his work. Rayson’s work relates directly to the visual potential of the everyday, enabling the ordinary to be realised as fantastic.

David Rayson, from Ashmore Park to Wednesfield : The Jet Bench

1998 © The Artist

David Rayson was appointed professor and head of Painting at the Royal College of Art in 2006. He is a practising artist, tutor and curator and his work has been exhibited widely in the UK and internationally. His work is included in major collections including the Tate, Whitechapel Art Gallery, British Council, Deutsche Bank, Rubell Family Collection and Contemporary Art Society.

To find out more about David Rayson please click here. 

rad installation at Lynden Sculpture Garden

Best installation art that I have seen in a long long time anywhere!  "Gos Sa Mer" by Santiago Cucullu & Ester Partegas now until July 22, 2012 at the Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI.

lyndensculpturegarden.org or 414-446-8794

More of our students' artwork in the news!

Some of the award winning artworks of AUK's 7th Annual Art Exhibition

Click on the links below for more info and images:

AUK Hosts 7th Annual Art Exhibition

AUK Announces Winners of Fourth Bi-Annual "President's Exhibition" Competition

my students' work at REUSE 5.0!

last chance to view ceramic sculptures by Reinaldo Sanguino!

This is the last chance to view : New York City - Kuwait City, an exhibition of ceramic sculptures by Reinaldo Sanguino, in collaboration with Dean Project,New York which closes at Sultan Gallery on 10th May.

Sunday - Thursday , 10am - 4pm

For more info, check our website www.sultangallery.com. 

AUK students participate in REUSE 5.0 exhibit

You are cordially invited to the REUSE 5.0 exhibition.  This year again a number of AUK students will be showcasing their artworks made with reused or re-purposed materials.  The exhibit is open to the general public from April 19-22 of 2012 on the premises of the Australian College of Kuwait from 5 to 9pm daily. 

The VIP opening reception is on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, from 6-9 pm (please let me know ASAP if you still need tickets). 

REUSE, now in its fifth year, serves as an opportunity for non-profit organizations, companies, professionals and aspiring creative talents to showcase their accomplishments in the fields of social responsibility and sustainability via a range of artistic mediums and interactive activities for the general public.  On a daily basis, REUSE 5.0 will feature a dynamic mix of art galleries, music, short films, a lounge, trendy eco- fashion & accessories & more.

Please feel free to share the REUSE 5.0 facebook event with your friends and invite them to visit REUSE 5.0 from 19-22 April 5-9pm.

REUSE 5.0 event page on Facebook  

Read the REUSE official blog 

AUK Student Exhibit Openings Tonight at 5pm!

The Office of Student Life will be hosting the 7^th Annual Art Exhibition. The purpose of this exhibition is to encourage all our students (whether they are art students or not) to showcase their talent or passion for the arts. This year’s exhibition will take place from the 15^th to the 19^th of April, with over 40 students participating. 

The opening ceremony will take place at 5:00 p.m. on the 15^th of April at the AUK Auditorium.  We are honored to have Ms. Liane Al-Ghusain, Education Co-ordinator for Contemporary Art Platform Kuwait, serve as judge and give out awards for student artwork this year.