Meryl Mathew

By Meryl Mathew Exclusive to The Times Kuwait The rich history of Kuwait and its culture, depicted through its architecture, art and lifestyle that developed over the ages, as well as from the influence of the wider Arab and Islamic world, are showcased across museums in the country. Here we look at some of these museums that provide a peep into the history and culture of Kuwait… The Mirror House: Khalifa Qattan, a pioneer artist in Kuwait and Lidia Qattan first moved into their home in 1960.

By Meryl Mathew Exclusive to The Times Kuwait Every city has a culture that comes from the influence of its human habitation over the centuries. Kuwait also has a fascinating culture and spans the country’s history that began as early as 2000 BCE when the Mesopotamians first settled in Failaka Island. From these early beginnings of human habitation, the country we know today as Kuwait evolved over the millennia to become a prosperous trade port in the 18th and 19th century.

Title: Small Talk and Simple Things Product ID: 207875-1339315-Fic(BUI)-NED-T0-DHAN-REG-IND-GU ISBN: 9781636335506 Format: Paperback Date of Publication: 30-09-2020 Year: 2020