Under the umbrella of Selections Magazine, Cultural Narrative displayed their collection of over 200 artworks by artists from 12 Middle Eastern countries. The exhibition started on the 17th of October 2018 at the non-profit private organisation Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) located in Kuwait @ Industrial Shuwaikh, Block 2, Street 28, Life Center (Mezzanine) and was on view until the 1st of November 2018.
ABOUT CONTEMPORARY ART PLATFORM (CAP)
Contemporary Art Platform (CAP) is a non-profit private organization dedicated to developing and supporting the arts in Kuwait and throughout the region. CAP is one of the largest exhibition spaces in the region and since its founding in 2011 by art collector Amer Huneidi. The gallery space has presented exhibitions of established and international artists, as well as emerging and local artists through collective, thematic shows mainly curated by Arab and international curators. CAP’s mission is equally committed to its extensive education program which offers a variety of opportunities to the community. Workshops are held regularly in the Studio Space, where youth and children are invited to learn from local and visiting artists. Artist talks and panel discussions are presented in conjunction with exhibitions, exhibition tours are offered to school groups and film screenings are shown twice a month. CAP’s library holds over two thousand titles and is the largest public art book library in Kuwait. These resources have positively impacted local contemporary art appreciation and understanding. As the only institution of its kind, CAP has played a principal role in establishing Kuwait as a contributor to the global art world and fostering the next generation of art lovers in the region.