CULTURE CORNER

Dr. Shahd AlShammari is a literature professor and a writer. She has authored numerous titles, Head above water, a memoir, being the latest. Head above water was shortlisted for the Barbellion Prize for Literature. Her research areas include illness narratives and disability studies. Dr. Shahd also conducts The Literary Mentor platform for supporting literary appreciation and offers writing worksh...

Shahad Bishara is a curator and designer from Kuwait who has been involved in the arts for over fifteen years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art from San Diego State University in California and has previously worked as the Exhibitions and Events Manager at Dar Al Funoon Gallery. Through Visual Therapy, she has independently curated and managed art projects, collections, exhibitions, cultural e...

The very first guest of our Culture Corner podcast is Mishari AlNajjar. Mishari AlNajjar is a practicing architect in Babnimnim Design Studio and an artist. Mishari’s research explores the built environment in Kuwait City. His work stresses a multidisciplinary approach where the realms of architecture, textile and storytelling collide, shedding light on various structures with a historical and cul...

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