Kuwait

Baghdad Street building 36 in front of al-Laheeb Mosque

Across a vacant lot from the American Hospital on Gulf Road

Life Center, first floor above the main entrance - activities also take place in the hangar behind the building

Tilal Commercial Complex

Also called 'Arab Fund' building

Mishref Block 6, Street 5, Villa 40

Once yearly exhibition of art students

Located in the historic 'American Hospital' on Gulf Road

Abdullah al-Salem School, Maidan Hawally, next to al-Shaab Leisure Park

Villa 76, Gulf Road - next to Al Amiri Hospital

 

Background

 

The Kuwaiti Art Scene

 

Artistic Exchange opportunities

Because of the situation described above, both local artists and patrons are very interested in artistic exchange with more developed art scenes. Residencies of foreign artists in Kuwait were mentioned several times as a desirable development, but there are as yet no structures to welcome artists in residence, although the Contemporary Art Platform is planning one. One way in which external agents could help, is by engaging in medium- to long-term projects in Kuwait engaging at least several artists and/or art professionals there. It should not be difficult to find patronage for such projects among the above-mentioned patrons. In the longer term, Kuwaitis also need support in setting up an art educational facility.

 

Travel advice

 

Written by: RobertK

 

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