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On behalf of myself & the Kuwait Society for the Protection of Animals & Their Habitat, I would like to take this op-portunity to welcome you all to the Gala Under the Sea. Every year at our gala event, we try to highlight an issue facing wildlife in Kuwait. This year we want to turn your attention to the plight of our coastal waters & all the creatures that live in & around them. Kuwait’s marine habitat is teaming with life but is battling pollution, encroachment, overfishing, & more. One of K’S PATH’s core project areas is Marine Conservation. Our work in this area includes weekly beach clean ups in key habitat areas & extensive outreach to local schools. We are planning to expand these programs. Your generosity tonight will bring us one step closer to a cleaner Kuwait.

Welcome to the Gala Under the Sea.

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7.30pm Guest Arrival 8.30pm Welcome Speech

8.45pm Dinner9.45pm Art Auction

11.15pm Close Silent Auction12.00pm Carriages

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Al Othman Fashion

Pieces by FarahAgapanthusSereneWall Sticker it!Bait SaduBader Al Mansour

Independent ArtistsAmira Behbehani Djinane AlsuwayehMuneera Al RumaihiAbdulla Al AwadiShadi R. Al HadyRushdy Burhan ShadidHamad Alssab

Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah’s CollectionJamal Abdulrahim Ebrahim Bu SaadHrair DiarbekirianMichael CassidyUnknownUnknownSir John W. AshtonAmornsak LivisitHisham M. Baghdadi

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A lOthman is a fashion retail house that was founded in 1956. With a niche in the Kuwaiti market for exclusive fashion, AlOthman rapidly expanded from a small boutique to a successful fashion institution. Its ability in predicting the future of fashion and by selecting the latest trends from the catwalks of New York, Milan, London and Paris have led to almost half a century of retailing. However, AlOthman is still a family run business providing a special and personal-ized service to its valued clientele. AlOthman is proud to have introduced high fashion in Kuwait and to this day contin-ues to seek out the latest in contemporary and up-and-coming designers.

www.alothman-fashion.com +965 2575 4963 info@alothman-fashion.comHead office: Maryam Complex, Salem Al Mubarak Street, Salmiya

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ArtA U C T I O N

Shadow & Past. 550 K.D.

A mira Behbehani is a Kuwaiti painter that began painting

with the Algerian artist Hamza Banou in 2003. Two years later

Amira had her first solo exhibition at Dar Al-Funoon Gallery en-

titled “Teacher & the Apprentice.” From 2006 to date Amira has

participated in several exhibitions at Dar Al-Funoon Gallery,

Gusto Gallery, Boushahri Gallery, Sultan Gallery, FA Gallery &

Tilal Gallery in Kuwait. Amira has also participated in exhibi-

tions in Paris, Qatar, Bahrain & Lebanon. In 2006 she submitted

a painting for the first anniversary of Canvas - a magazine de-

voted to art & culture in the Middle East - in Dubai. In May 2008

she was sponsored by Banana Republic Kuwait & in both 2010 &

2011 she participated in an auction with JAMM, Kuwait. In Au-

gust 2011, Amira designed the label for Kiehl’s Crème de Corp,

along with Zaha Hadid, Nadine Kanso & Aysha Depala. The pro-

ceeds were for Make A Wish Foundation, Dubai.

This painting is called SHADOW & PAST. Nowadays we don’t see

the shadow existing in photos anymore. With digital technology

we just lost a very important element of beauty & art. The first

thing they teach you in art school is how to highlight the shadow.

In primitive times, SHADOW was considered the soul & ego of a

human, so does Amira. She went through some black & white

photos of her mother & chose a photo to paint.

Amira Behbehani

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Reunited, 60cm x 50cm, 2011, Kuwait. 250 K.D.

D jinane Alsuwayeh is a young Kuwaiti, half French art-

ist. Born in France, raised in Kuwait, & a graduate of ESAG Pen-

ninghen & Parson School of Art & Design in Paris, with a De-

gree in Art Direction; Graphic Design & Photography. Driven by

passion, energy & elegance she created her brand “TRIANGLE

by Djinane Alsuwayeh” in March 2012; a multipurpose studio,

where she can bring her vision to life.

Her fresh artistic journey has led her to participate in the 2012

“Conversation 21” Group Exhibition at LSE Atrium Gallery, Lon-

don, & in the 2013 “SyriArt Project” Group Exhibition & Auction at

the Institut Du Monde Arab, Paris.

Djinane Alsuwayeh

M uneera Al-Rumaihi is a Kuwaiti artist holding a Bachelor

Degree in English Literature from The University Of Kuwait (2007).

Born in 1985, Muneera is the founder of the Art Blog www.la-

dashia.com & works as a translator in Kuwait civil service com-

mission. She developed her Art Work through the use of different

media & techniques.

Muneera participated in an exhibition in Bayt Lothan (2003), a

group exhibition of Young Kuwaiti Artists “Without Boundaries”

hosted by FA Gallery (2010), & a solo show “the exhibition” (2012)

in Bayt lothan.

Untitled. Collage- acrylic & ink on canvas, 80cm x 120cm, 2012, Kuwait, 700 K.D.

Muneera Al Rumaihi

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A rchitect, costume designer, makeup artist, jewellery de-

signer, & photographer. Abdullah Al Awadi was born in Kuwait

where he was educated to high school before continuing his

studies at Miami University where he got a BA in Architecture &

Art Photography & a Masters in Suburb & Town Design.

Now Abdulla is a teacher’s assistant in the college of Architec-

ture at Kuwait University, event designer & planner, as well as

an art director for several advertising agencies. His theatre work

includes three years with Pangaea Productions, Miami where

he was assistant director; principle costume designer & makeup

artist more recently costume designer, choreographer, assistant

director & artistic adviser for Sulaiman Al Bassam Theater.

Recent exhibitions include a solo photography exhibition at

Beit Lothan, Kuwait & a jewellery exhibition for The Sultan Gal-

lery, Kuwait. As well as many group exhibitions. He also was co/

photographer as well as photography & art director for Bashar

Al-Shati’s last two albums. Abdulla is a participant in the wa-

termill summer program with Robert Wilson in the years 2010 &

2011.

Bagh Wahsh. Giclee print on canvas, 96cm x 96cm, 2012, Kuwait. 400 K.D.

Abdulla Al Awadi

The Sky without my Ocean. Digital Art, 70cm x 100cm, 2012, Kuwait. 475 K.D.

A graphic designer interested in the visual arts. He has

worked in the field of advertising and photography for the last

3 years and has participated in various exhibitions & competi-

tions locally & internationally.

Shady expresses himself via contemporary visual arts, by using

progressive techniques, & does not limit himself to a particular

school of thought. A nature lover, Shady turns to the glory of the

universe whenever he feels the need to organize his eclectic

thoughts, accumulated daily. These are the incidents that mold

his personality & on which he depends for inspiration.

Shady R.Al Hady

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A graphic designer & photographer, Rushdy Shadid has

been working in this field for the past two years. All his art is

inspired by nature. He feels he is still at the beginning of his

artistic journey, with so many artistic mediums he would like to

explore

The artwork symbolizes the bright spirited & beautiful Arabic

woman & her importance in the community. Her role suppressed

& marginalized by the tyranny of the Eastern man, whose man-

made notions of her have confined her. The woman is not seen

as part of this planet.

The Arabic Woman, 100cm x 70cm, 2012, Kuwait. 400 K.D.

Rushdy Burhan Shadid

H amad was born in 1972. Acquired a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems & International Organ-ization Behaviour from Washington DC in 1999. Hamad is a pop art who enjoys presenting the Arab culture & history through his contemporary vision. His first exhibition was in Kuwait 2006, col-laborating with other artists, presenting the first collection of the Arab celebrities that lead him to the international art journey & relationships with many international art appreciators.

Between the joy of being protected, cherished child & the con-tentment of being a free, independent adult is the fun, the frus-tration, the confusion, the bordom, the excitement, the despond-ence, & the elation of a teenager” BARBARA CAGE teenagers are creating memories that will be treasured forever, its for every teen who needs to hear how special the are, & for every parent who wants to share some beautiful thoughts with their wonder-ful teenager.

Exhibitions:Intro to Pop Art-Astra, Kuwait 2007.Arab Celebrities(Music)- Cornich Gallery-Kuwait 2007Madonna Night(Queen of Pop Becomes Queen of Pop Art)-As-tra, Kuwait 2007Reminiscing Kuwait-Marina Hotel-Kuwait 2007Harmony Exhibitions-Sultan Gallery, Kuwait 2008Legends of the Arab World Exhibition-Athr Gallery-Jeddah 2010Reminiscing Kuwait (Part 2)-Sultan Gallery, Kuwait 2011Arab Icons-Lahd Gallery, London 2011Connect to Disconnect to Connect-Dar Al Funoon, Kuwait 2011 Scrapbook-Al Riwaq Art Space, Bahrain 2012

Participations:The opening of Tilal Gallery event-Kuwait 2010Shubbak (Arab Contemporary Culture Festival) London 2011MENASART Artfair-Beirul, Lebanon 2011Artfair Participation(Contemporary Art)-Istanbul, Turkey 2011Dar Al Funoon charity art exhibition for Bayt Abdullah HospicePOD (Brought by the Art Salon at Contemporary Art Platform Ku-wait- Sept. 2012

Thoughts of a Wonderful Teenager. Mixed media on canvas, 100cm x 100cm, 2012, Kuwait. 550 K.D.

Hamad Alssab

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Paintings from Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah’s private collection:

O ne of the regions most established & highly regarded

contemporary artists. Totally self taught Jamal Abdul Rahim is

an artist of many facets. Some of his work has a curiously War-

holesque quality, while others cite Miro as a prevailing influ-

ence. Black & white canvasses are dashed, splashed or stroked

with colour. Simplistic sun imagery lies alongside squirls &

waves which overlay photo etchings. He is master of the print

making process, sculptor & bookmaker. Jamal’s modern touch,

which is often applied in a seemingly random fashion, is only

found in the most confident of artists.

Born in Bahrain in 1965 Jamal Abdul Rahim first pursued a ca-

reer as a fisherman but always knew he was an artist. He has

notched up an impressive portfolio of exhibitions throughout

the Middle East & Europe. His work is held in private collections

across the globe, & can be seen in countless Museums includ-

ing the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jordan & the British

Museum. The Asian Civilization Museum in Singapore recently

added Il Qalam - a lithograph to their collection. His work can

also be seen in the Four Seasons Hotel in London & the Ritz Carl-

ton Hotel in Bahrain.

Untitled. Prints, 10cm x 10cm, 1998. 100 K.D.

Jamal Abdulrahim

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Untitled. Ink on paper, 10cm x 10cm, 2008. 375 K.D.

B orn in Bahrain in 1954. The discovery of Ebrahim’s talent as a child preceded his formal academic years & his crude graf-fiti on the walls of houses could not go unnoticed. He worked as a calligraphist in the Ministry of Education in 1973 & in 1978 received a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Baghdad. Bu-Saad is a founding member of the Bahrain Arts Society.

Early in his career, Bu-Saad’s artistic knowledge flourished as a consequence of his surroundings; by way of the alleys, the people, the old quarters, the sea, the dows, the palm trees & the birds of the old town of Muharraq where he was born. For Bu-Saad, the environment is an essential component of an artist’s disposition. His recent work is the embodiment of the outcome of a consistently anxious search for new possibilities that reflect his desire to tackle controversial human issues occurring in to-day’s world.

A recipient of numerous awards, including first prize from the Emaar Art International Convention (Dubai, 2005) & the Golden Leaf Award for the GCC Exhibition (Oman, 2006). His works are in public collections in Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait & the UAE. He has participated in over 30 group & solo exhibitions in the Middle East, Europe & the Far East. Bu-Saad’s work, ‘Takasseem’ (2001) was recently acquired by the British Museum.

Ebrahim Bu Saad

H rair’s artistic career has been crowned with success both

in Lebanon & abroad, with numerous exhibitions held in Europe,

the United States, the Arab countries, & as far afield as Japan.

He has obtained the Sursock Museum Prize & that of the Palais

de la Pracsidence in Beirut, & also the gold medals awarded in

the Sao Paolo Biennale of 1969 & by the Italian government in

1972.

Hrair’s dominant theme is the horse, symbol of male virility,

strength & mastery - the semi-mythical stallion & the centaur

sprung from the legends of Phoenicia & the ancient Orient.

Hrair is also a painter of Icons - The Annunciation, The Last Sup-

per, The Crucifixion - influenced by Byzantine art but transpos-

ing into his own almost fanciful idiom with an abundance of

life & colour.

Untitled. 65cm x 47cm, 450 K.D.

Hrair Diarbekirian

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B orn in 1939., Michael Cassidy, an architect, was encour-

aged to draw & sketch buildings but the drawings had little

emotional content or colour. He rediscovered watercolors when

he moved from London to the Cotswolds in the West of England.

After moving to Kuwait in 1995, he continued painting to help

him relax after long days. Cassidy held his first exhibition in the

Museum of Modern art in Kuwait in 2006.

Flags of Watiya Kuwait City, 2004, 28cm x 20cm, Watercolor, 175 K.D.

Michael Cassidy

T hese beautiful birds are hand painted on old manuscript

pages. Although the manuscript pages are very old, the paint-

ings date to about 20 years ago. Artist is unknown.

Manuscript Painting, India Miniature Painting, 22cm x 12cm, 150K.D.

Unknown

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Untitled. Unknown.

Unknown

Egyptian Street Scene, 1920, 18cm x 10cm, Etching signed in pencil, 100 K.D.

S ir John William Ashton (1881-1963). Born in York, emigrated

to Australia aged three, but returned to Europe to study art &

travelled around Britain, Europe & Egypt 1912-14. He is known

to have executed 25 etchings during his stay in Europe. On his

return to Australia he became a prolific painter & Director of the

National Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1937. He was knight-

ed in 1960 for his service as Chairman of the Commonwealth

Art Advisory Board.

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Untitled. Oil on Canvas, 20cm x 25cm. 30 K.D.

Amornsak Livisit

Iraqi calligrapher (1917 -1973). He studied in Baghdad with

Mulla `Arif & then served an apprenticeship with Mulla Mu-

hammad `Ali al-Fadli. In 1944 he continued his studies in Cairo,

where he was taught by Sayyid Ibrahim & Muhammad Husni

at the Royal Institute of Calligraphy. After returning to Baghdad,

in 1946 he published a textbook on the riqa` style of calligra-

phy. He visited Turkey on several occasions & found favour with

the Turkish calligrapher Hamid Aytaç of Istanbul, who awarded

him diplomas in 1950 & 1952. In 1960 he was appointed lecturer

in Arabic calligraphy at the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad

& later became the head of the department of Arabic callig-

raphy & Islamic decoration. Hashem followed the classical

Baghdad style of Yaqut al-Musta`simi & combined it with fea-

tures from the Ottoman school of calligraphy. He was among

the best calligraphers of the thuluth style. The other scripts he

favoured were naskh , nasta`liq , diwani , ijaza & muhaqqaq.

He supervised the printing of a manuscript of the Koran by the

Turkish calligrapher Muhammad Amin al-Rushdi, reilluminat-

ing missing letters, & adding other details. This Koran was pub-

lished in Baghdad in 1951, & a second edition was published in

Germany in 1966, for the supervision of which Hashem stayed

in the country for three years. In 1961 he published an edition

of his work (‘The methods of Arab calligraphy’) in Baghdad.

His calligraphy adorns various buildings in Iraq, including al-

Shahid Mosque, the mosque of Sheikh `Abd al-Qadir al-Gilani,

the Haydarkhana Mosque, the Muradiyya Mosque & the Bunia

Mosque. He also designed Iraqi bank notes & coins for Morocco,

Libya & Sudan.Untitled. Published by the Iraqi Cultural Centre London, 50cm x 50cm, 1978.

Hashem M. Al-Baghdadi

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