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The iPhone Photo Apps I Can’t Live without

So I got an iPhone finally. Which means I bought into the whole awesome iPhone photo apps bit. To help ya’ll out I’ve put together a list of my top 10 favorite photo apps, some well known, some not so much. Instagram, Free What can... [+]

Nuqat conference

Nuqat conference

The second installment of the locally started Nuqat design conference will be held in Dubai this year. And with such an impressive list of speakers you better get to booking your tickets! Below is Dubai’s Nuqat Design Conference 2012 line up: (in no particular order)... [+]

Free Kuwait at AL M

Free Kuwait at AL M

With libration day holidays fast approaching Al M. gallery in Kuwait city has decided to commemorate the event with a showcase of renowned Kuwaiti artists. ‘Free Kuwait’ will include works by Jassem Bu Hamad, Hameed Khazaal, Sami Mohammad, Abdul Rida Baqer, Ayoub Hossein Al Ayoub... [+]

Cap Classes

Cap Classes

Kuwait’s CAP has now ventured into the realm of hands on art eduction with its Mono-Print and Mixed Media Classes. The classes will be taught by none other than renowned Kuwaiti artist Thuraya Al-Baqsami between the 6-9 of February. So if you’re interested sign up... [+]

Mendeel Um A7mad at CAP

Mendeel Um A7mad at CAP

Ladies and gents, CAP has kept us busy this year with its endless stream of awesome events, and thankfully the next one is just around the corner. Mendeel Um A7mad (NxIxSxM) opens this Wednesday. One of the most interesting exhibits yet Mendeel Um A7mad (NxIxSxM)... [+]

Furniture is the Servant of Fantasy

We love us a good CAP exhibition. Yesterday saw the opening of Al-Hamad Design : Furniture is the Servant of Fantasy at the gallery. Thankfully it runs to the 18th of Jan so whoever has been swamped and missed it (myself included) will be able... [+]

Sublime and Hidden by Hameed Khazaal

And the Kuwaiti arts scene is back full force for 2012. Today we have Sublime and Hidden by Hameed Khazaal 7-8pm at the Salhiya Complex. “This three-week long exhibition celebrates the work of Kuwaiti artist Hameed Khazaal. The exhibition will feature several paintings from two... [+]

Lana Del Rey: There’s Hope After All

It’s about time a new performer arises with class, artistry, vision and talent. I’m absolutely in love with Lana Del Rey after knowing about her for 12 hours. Her porcelain skin, exaggerated features, haunting voice, playful lyricism and fantastic visuals have completely won me over.... [+]

Photo Recreations

Photo Recreations

I don’t know who did this, or really why they did this, other than its pretty nifty. But here are some photo recreations of famous paintings. Enjoy!

Hamad Al Humaidhan at CAP

Hamad Al Humaidhan at CAP

You must have heard of Hamad Al Humaidhan. If not this is your chance. He is Kuwait’s own Picasso, and had international recognition at the tender age of 12. Today is the first day of his exhibit ‘The Colorful World of Hamad Al Humaidhan’ at... [+]