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Fareed Abdal stands next to his Art work.

CAP hosts three art exhibitions

KUWAIT: Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) hosted three exhibitions on Tuesday, where two of them depicted a combination of photography and calligraphy as a visual form of solidarity with Palestine, and the third continued the legacy of Iranian artist Farideh Lashai. In his exhibition “Quill and verse: A calligraphic poetry”, Fareed Abdal, a Kuwaiti architect, artist and designer, showcased a distinctive collection of his previous calligraphic...

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Grief of loss: Coping with the death of loved ones

KUWAIT: Death, that permanent departure of a person from life, can leave behind a void and heartache that might probably never get filled again. At first, this void numbs all the senses and leaves one completely startled, leaving one to think: How could this happen to me? Then comes a moment of anger, where one blames fate and blames themselves, as if they were responsible for the person’s death.Later, anger is replaced with depression, where...

Naeem immersed in her art

Art Therapy: Healing through art

KUWAIT: Words for some people might be an inadequate manner of describing personal emotions or experiences, which gave rise to a non-verbal way of expression, known as art therapy. Through painting, sculpting, dancing, playing music or even cooking, one can find a chance to mentally and emotionally heal.These forms of art, which are used for therapeutic purposes, allow people to surrender their souls to a creative and deep subconscious process...

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Children’s cosmetics market booms in Kuwait, posing serious health risks

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: The normalization of makeup use among teenagers can be attributed to extensive marketing campaigns by cosmetics companies worldwide, aiming to expand their customer base and boost profits. While these campaigns face criticism from children’s societies and individuals, the media continues to promote and normalize makeup use for young girls, portraying it as a trendy behavior that everyone should embrace.Comparing the past...

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Zionist entity targeting social media influencers in Palestine

By Majd OthmanKUWAIT: If you are a social media user following the situation in Gaza, you have likely come across several Palestinian bloggers who provide real-time updates on the ongoing massacres and genocide that the Palestinian people have been enduring at the hands of the Zionist entity since Oct 7.These bloggers encompass a diverse range of individuals, including photographers, journalists, actors, human rights activists and even children....

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HATHRAS, India: Policemen carry a person who died in a melee during a sermon in Uttar Pradesh state on July 2, 2024. - AFP

Stampede at India religious event kills 116

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Minister of Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Head of the Municipal Council Abdullah Al-Mahari inspect the Darwazat Abdulrazzaq project. – KUNA photos

Darwaza Abdulrazzaq project set to reopen

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Interior cracks down on residency violators