Islamic Pottery: Earth, Water Fire
“Islamic Pottery: Earth, Wind and Fire” given by Prof. Giovanni Curatola of the University of Udine, Italy where he is professor of archaeology and the history of Islamic art. The course will explore Abbasid ceramics, Nishapur, lustre ware, Iznik decoration and many other aspects of ceramic art in the Islamic world. Date: Sunday-Thursday 2-6 December […]
Abdullah Al-Asousi school visited the Americani Cultural Centre
Abdullah Al-Asousi school visited the Americani Cultural Centre and toured our exciting exhibitions; Splendors of the Ancient East, Loans from Kuwait National Museum and Long Ago Zoo. They also enjoyed watching the visual presentation about the historical story of The Amricani hospital in Kuwait. Our volunteer Museum Guides Nawal Al-Atiyah, Zainab Al-Qallaf and Aisha Al-Bader […]
Dr Yasmin Saleh and students
Dr Yasmin Saleh and students from the American University of Kuwait visiting The al-Sabah Collection at Yarmouk Cultural Centre
Kuwaiti Rhythms
“Kuwaiti Rhythm” performed by Fathi Al-Saqer Fathi Abdul Hameed Al-Saqer is specialized in the folk Kuwaiti songs and Rhythms and. At the age of fourteen he was interested in the Samri, Al-Naqazi and Al-Khomari music styles. He began to play and sing for those ancient arts and remained faithful to his country’s heritage. The art […]
Real or Imaginary? Miniatures as a source of knowledge for the history of Islamic Art
Giovanni Curatola Professor Giovanni Curatola is a professor at the University of Udine, Italy and is the author of more than one hundred scientific publications on Islamic art. He curated the first general exhibition on Islamic Art in Italy in 1993. He also curated the exhibition al-Fann: Art from the Islamic Civilization. The al-Sabah Collection, […]
The Jazz Piano Concert
Music Night titled “The Jazz Piano” performed by Francesco Grillo. Considered to be one of Italy’s greatest musical talents, Francesco Grillo, eclectic pianist and composer, moves through all types of musical genre, from classical music to jazz, and from Brazilian music to his own compositions, which are influenced by a wealth of different sources.He has […]
The Great Islamic Empires of the 16th Century
Professor Giovanni Curatola “The Great Islamic Empires of the 16th Century “by Prof. Giovanni Curatola, Professor, Archaeology and History of Islamic Art University of Udine, Italy. The course will enlighten us about the Ottoman Architecture, Ottoman Decorative Arts Safavid Architecture, Safavid Decorative Arts, Mughal Architecture and decorative Arts. Date: Sunday-Thursday 25-29 November 2018 Place: Yarmouk […]
The 4th Annual Fall Festival
The 4th Annual Fall Festival DAI’s Fall Festival brings together artisans and small independent businesses, a diverse mix of vintage, antique and hip handmade products. Happening at Yarmouk Cultural Centre, it features live music performances, art demonstration , food, craft goods and so much more!
Women and War
“Women and War” performed by Verica Grmusa & Harriet Bushman This recital marks the centenary of the end of World War One. It tells the stories of war through the music composed across the globe, but also across different times in history. While it starts with ‘War to End All Wars’, the recital unfolds threading […]
The Mayor of Kos Island in Greece, Mr. George Kyritsis Visits the Amricani Cultural Centre
The Mayor of Kos Island in Greece, Mr. George Kyritsis visited the Amricani Cultural Centre and toured the various exhibitions; Splendors of the Ancient East, Loans from the Kuwait National Museum, Long Ago Zoo, and The Story of Amricani. He showed his interest in the exhibitions and objects displayed from The al-Sabah Collection and at […]