Month: December 2015
Necessity is the Mother of Invention It was a dark and stormy night (This was Kuwait however, which meant that the storm was a sandstorm.) The millennium was three years away from completion, and the Internet wa
It is an intriguing new approach to geometry; Rana Begum’s visually meditative sculptural works meld art and design seamlessly. The London-based artist grew up in Bangladesh. Recalling her childhood days, Rana s
If you’ve been keeping up with current events over the past year, you know that the refugee crisis in Europe is getting out of hand. Roughly 800,000 refugees have passed through, journeying to seek asylum this y
As I take a seat next to Tareq Al Askar, the first thing that strikes me is the sturdy voice recorder positioned on the table. I spy a small black microphone clipped to his lapel and I begin to wonder exactly who
It’s no secret by now that we at bazaar are obsessed with Q at the Yard. Not only do they save our hungry tummies on a daily basis with brilliant culinary creations and their expansive healthy options – they a
Biotech, turned Sales Manager, turned HSE Officer, turned most awesome bazaar Editor, turned Stay-at-home-Mom-Baker, Yusra Mohsen is a chameleon in her own right. Not one to conform to the “shoulds” of life, h
In light of the recent performances of Grease at Kuwait English School, the culture and aesthetic of the 50s era has once again come into focus. From high-waisted polka dot skirts to weathered leather jackets, the
Four years ago, One World Actors Centre was founded in Kuwait by Alison Shan Price. The company continues to sate the thirst of theater-goers in Kuwait, with productions ranging from Evita to Shakespeare’s Romeo
We’ve all grown up to the legendary sound of renowned artist Suliman Al Qassar. His passion for the folkloric arts — coupled with his beautiful voice — birthed generations of followers that witnessed him per
The New Year is here and that means it’s time to put those brand new resolutions to the test. For most people, it is safe to say that getting healthier and fitter is a major theme with resolutions. Which is why
On the evening of November 12th 2015, in the courtyard of the Al Amricani Cultural Centre and at the end of the first day of the annual Nuqat conference, was the public debut of Kuwait’s very own anti art moveme
As countries in the Northern hemisphere of the world begin the coldest months of their winter with people retreating to the warmth of the indoors, Kuwait by contrast enters its growing season. The cool and pleasa
Tucked away in Mahboula stands a small, but mighty, burger place dubbed Proper Sliders. A small location, the seating is limited yet superbly cozy and reminiscent of a childhood spent at local carnivals. Although