Surrealism in Contemporary Kuwaiti Art | ||
| مجلة الفنون التشکيلية والتربية الفنية | ||
| Volume 8, Issue 2, July 2024, Pages 128-148 PDF (1.25 M) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jfea.2024.281282.1130 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Eiman Alrashaidi* ; Najlah Alrashidi; Moneerah Alayar | ||
| The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This paper explores some examples of surrealism contemporary Kuwaiti art. By analyzing the works of prominent Kuwaiti artists Mohammed Al-Sheibani and Yousef Albagshi, the study highlights how surrealistic elements reflect the dynamic socio-cultural shifts in Kuwait. These artists use surrealism to address themes of power, identity, and the abjection of power within the context of rapid economic and societal transformations. The paper also discusses the impact of censorship and the digital revolution on artistic expression in Kuwait, revealing how artists navigate constraints to critique societal and political issues. Through a comparative analysis with European surrealism, it illustrates the unique application of surrealism in Kuwait as a means to explore and express cultural, social concerns, and trauma, contributing to a broader understanding of contemporary Arab art. The paper reveals a vibrant and challenging body of surrealist work being produced in the nation. Keywords: Surrealism, Contemporary Kuwaiti Art, Mohammed Al-Sheibani, Yousef Albagshi, Digital Art, Identity and Nationhood, Power and Abjection, Trauma in Art | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Surrealism; Identity and Nationhood; Power and Abjection; Trauma in Art | ||
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