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Back in 1977, Andy Warhol came to Kuwait under the invitation of the National Council of Arts, Culture, and Letters and his work was exhibited at the Dhaiat Abdullah Al Salem Gallery. I’ve posted about his visit a number of times before and you can read more about it in my previous post here.

Earlier in the month, I was made aware that a signed copy of his catalog from his exhibit in Kuwait was up for auction in Germany. The first thing I wanted to do was share it with people but since I wanted to bid on it myself I decided not to. The auction house had estimated that the signed catalog would sell for €250 – €360 so I figured I’d play it safe and put a bid of €1005.

The auction took place this past Friday and because the site was in German and I’ve never really taken part in a live auction similar to this, I didn’t know how it would work exactly. To summarize, I was at the race track taking part in the KMT Open Track event on Friday when the auction went live and someone ended up topping my bid and winning the item for €1200.

It sucks because I really wanted it, but I’m guessing whoever bid on it really wanted it to and most likely had a deeper pocket so I’m kinda glad I missed the auction. I’ve been in bidding wars before and things can get out of hand very quickly. In any case, now that auction is over I’m sharing pictures of the signed catalog. Even without the signature, the catalog would have been an interesting purchase. The description for the item on the auction site was in German but here is the rough translation:

Andy Warhol. Catalog for the exhibition in the MAYOR Gallery London and the Dhaiat Abdulla al Salem Gallery in Kuwait 1977. 7 pages each in English and Arabic with staple stitching. 35.5 x 23 cm. Illustrated original cardboard cover and signed on the back by Andy Warhol (a little bit at the edge of the bend, front cover with small paper abrasion in the edge, back cover a little rubbed).

Very rare catalog for the exhibition in London and Kuwait. – Paper slightly creased.

Here is the link to the item on the auction website and below are links to the high res images in case they get deleted from the auction website.

Front Cover
Back Cover

If you’re into sports then there is a lot going on this weekend, check out the full list of events below:

Thursday
Exhibition: Halal Nights by Mohammad Al-Hemd
Al Yasra Bazaar

Friday
Al Yasra Bazaar
Flying Start – Junior Duathlon 2019
Open Track at Kuwait Motor Town

Saturday
Exhibition: Halal Nights by Mohammad Al-Hemd
Al Yasra Bazaar
Come Play with Us!
Circle Kuwait Bus Tour
Art for Sudan: Silent Auction and Exhibition
Flying Start Triathlon XII
TFW Superhero Deadlift Party
Hala’ween

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events click [Here]

Sometimes events get canceled or have details changed so always double-check with the organizers.

Screenshot from The Farewell

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
Countdown (N/A)
Dark Encounter (4.4)
Killerman (5.2)
Mary (4.4)
Princess Emmy (5.5)
The Farewell (8.1)

Other Movies Showing Now:
Abominable (7.3)
Angel Has Fallen (7.0)
Born a King (8.8)
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (5.9)
Gemini Man (5.2)
Joker (9.4)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (7.0)
The Lion King (6.2)
Zombieland: Double Tap (7.3)

The movies below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

Movies Showing Now:
Amazon Adventure 3D (6.6)
Backyard Wilderness 3D (8.4)
Journey to Space 3D (6.4)
Oceans: Our Blue Planet (7.4)
Volcanoes 3D (6.6)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.

This is my view every morning when I wake up.

I know this sounds weird but there is an Irish Pub opening down the street from my place in Salmiya. According to their instagram (@irishpub.kwt) they’re going to be opening up any day now so I’m obviously going to have to pass by and check it out. I hope me reviewing pubs is going to be a thing soon!

Thanks Sharan!

There is a new reality show on Dubai TV called The Astronauts where 12 candidates from different nationalities compete to become a real life astronaut. One of the candidates who is also the youngest competitor on the show is Bader Al Moulah, a Kuwaiti architect.

The Astronauts reality show is done in cooperation with the BBC and led by the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. It’s in Arabic and airs on Sundays at 9PM on Dubai TV and Wednesdays at 9PM on Dubai One with English subtitles.

You can follow Bader on instagram @the.travelling.architect and the show @theastronautsar

There’s something for everybody this weekend from live music to yoga with dogs so check out this weekends full list of events below:

Thursday
Exhibition: Conversations in Colour
Exhibition: The Place I Call Home
Exhibition: Halal Nights by Mohammad Al-Hemd
Ultimate LEGO Experience
Mr. D0ne’s Game On Kuwait
French Institute of Kuwait Cinema club – “Edmond”
October Open Mic Night
Live in K-City

Friday
Exhibition: The Place I Call Home
Ultimate LEGO Experience

Saturday
Exhibition: Conversations in Colour
Exhibition: The Place I Call Home
Exhibition: Halal Nights by Mohammad Al-Hemd
Yoga at the Park
Ultimate LEGO Experience
Come Play with Us!
Droga at Luna & Beau

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events click [Here]

Sometimes events get canceled or have details changed so always double-check with the organizers.

Screenshot from Zombieland: Double Tap

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
Abduction (6.0)
Killers Anonymous (6.2)
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (7.0)
Zombieland: Double Tap (7.3)

Other Movies Showing Now:
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (7.2)
Abominable (7.3)
Ad Astra (7.4)
Angel Has Fallen (7.0)
Born a King (8.8)
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (5.9)
Downton Abbey (7.8)
Joker (9.4)
Gemini Man (5.2)
Little Monsters (5.9)
Rambo: Last Blood (8.1)
The Lion King (6.2)

The movies below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

Movies Showing Now:
Amazon Adventure 3D (6.6)
Backyard Wilderness 3D (8.4)
Journey to Space 3D (6.4)
Oceans: Our Blue Planet (7.4)
Volcanoes 3D (6.6)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.

Fawzia Sultan Healthcare Network (FSHN), a non-profit multidisciplinary healthcare provider, is pleased to announce the return of its annual charity sporting event, RunKuwait, in its ninth edition.

The event, which will be held on November 23rd, invites interested participants and RunKuwait returning friends to register for the race and contribute to improving the lives of children with special needs.

RunKuwait is a charitable initiative aiming to raise awareness and funds towards the rehabilitative treatment of vulnerable children with special needs. Since 2013, all registration proceeds are channeled directly towards the non-profit Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC), founded by FSHN. Last year’s event with more than 2,900 registrations successfully contributed towards offering a total of 1000 treatment sessions to children with special needs.

RunKuwait is a community based fun sporting event for all family members who can join a 5KM or 10KM run or walk. The event’s race village will host different warm-up exercises, activities for children and exciting activities for family members and friends who will join the event to cheer for the participants.

RunKuwait is supported by generous contributions from the following sponsors: Agility as a Founding Partner, INTERSPORT and ASAR Legal as Gold sponsors, and EQUATE as Silver sponsor. The media sponsors for the RunKuwait initiative this year are Alanba newspaper, Alrai newspaper, Alseyassah newspaper, Arab Times newspaper, Kuwait Times newspaper, bazaar magazine, The talk magazine, Alhadaf magazine, M2R company and 248am as a social media sponsor.

Interested participants, athletes, and continuous supporters of RunKuwait can find more information about the race, and can register through the RunKuwait official social media channels, @RunKuwait on Instagram and Facebook.

Another busy weekend with a bunch of cool things to do. If you’re into electronic music then check out Proof of Concept tonight (promo video above) featuring music by Kadisa & Edith. The Russell Peters comedy show is also taking place tonight and if you’re into Scrabble, Backgammon or Chess, check out the Come Play with Us event below. Here is this weekend’s full list of events:

Thursday
Exhibition: Conversations in Colour
Exhibition: The Place I Call Home
Motor Show
Expo 965
Children’s Interactive Book Reading: Kindness Snippet Jar
Nothing is Impossible Magic Show
Proof of Concept
Russell Peters – Deported World Tour

Friday
Motor Show
Exhibition: The Place I Call Home
Cricket Match: Titans vs Safety Plus
Classical Music in aid of Abolish 153

Saturday
Exhibition: Conversations in Colour
Exhibition: The Place I Call Home
Yoga at the Park
Motor Show
Guided Tour: Grand Mosque
Come Play with Us!

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events click [Here]

Sometimes events get canceled or have details changed so always double-check with the organizers.

Screenshot from Gemini Man

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
Corporate Animals (4.4)
Jexi (N/A)
Gemini Man (5.2)

Other Movies Showing Now:
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (7.2)
Abominable (7.3)
Ad Astra (7.4)
Angel Has Fallen (7.0)
Avengement (6.5)
Born a King (8.8)
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (5.9)
Downton Abbey (7.8)
Joker (9.4)
Little Monsters (5.9)
Prey (6.5)
Rambo: Last Blood (8.1)
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (6.8)
The Lion King (6.2)

The movies below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

Movies Showing Now:
Amazon Adventure 3D (6.6)
Backyard Wilderness 3D (8.4)
Journey to Space 3D (6.4)
Oceans: Our Blue Planet (7.4)
Volcanoes 3D (6.6)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.

Kuwait, there’s a better way to get around.

We’re super excited to announce that we’ve permanently reduced our prices! Now, a Careem ride is comparable with taxis on the street but without all the hassle.

With us, you never need to haggle or negotiate for a good deal. The fare estimate is displayed on the app, so you know the cost in advance. Plus, you don’t have to give our Captains directions or explain how to get there. Instead, you can sit back and relax. Careem’s advanced GPS and ride tracking will get you where you’re going.

No matter where you are in the city, you can get a ride in minutes. And best of all, we’re constantly giving you more with features like Careem REWARDS and Ride packages.

With REWARDS, you earn points with every ride and you can use these points for more rides or donate them to good causes. Ride packages let you plan ahead. You pay for bundles with BIG savings.

We’re always coming up with crazy offers through promo codes to make our rides even more affordable. Codes will be available for certain cities (like Salmiya), areas with limited parking and high-traffic zones.

We also give you so many choices! We know everyone has different preferences and that’s why we’ve created multiple car types to suit your style. Order a Business car type for a premium experience or a Taxi car type to save more.

We’re local, so it gives us pride to be the most affordable ride-hailing service in Kuwait!

Book your ride now!

One of the most anticipated cars of the year has officially launched in Kuwait. I spotted the new Toyota Supra at the car show in Avenues over the weekend and I think it looks great. I wasn’t too sure about the front at first but after seeing the car in person, I think it’s starting to grow on me. They just have one version of the car and it’s priced at KD16,500 if you’re interested which is pretty similar to the US price.

Below are all the events I could find that are taking place this weekend. Make sure you don’t miss The Beatles Sing-along concert, the video above is from the ABBA sing-along that took place last year and it looked like a lot of fun.

Thursday
Exhibition: Conversations in Colour
Motor Show

Friday
Motor Show
The BEATLES Sing-along Concert
Sky Observation Night

Saturday
Exhibition: Conversations in Colour
Yoga at the Park
Motor Show
Al Hamra Rowing Race
Scott Kelby’s World Wide Photowalk

If you’d like to share an event on the blog [Email Me]
For a full list of upcoming events click [Here]

Sometimes events get canceled or have details changed so always double-check with the organizers.

Screenshot from Joker

The movies below are now showing at Cinescape, Grand Cinemas and VOX:

New This Weekend:
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (7.2)
Avengement (6.5)
Joker (9.4)

Other Movies Showing Now:
Abominable (7.3)
Ad Astra (7.4)
Aladdin (7.1)
Angel Has Fallen (7.0)
Born a King (8.8)
Cold Blood Legacy (4.5)
Dora and the Lost City of Gold (5.9)
Downton Abbey (7.8)
IT Chapter Two (7.7)
Little Monsters (5.9)
Prey (6.5)
Rambo: Last Blood (8.1)
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (6.8)
The Informer (6.6)
The Lion King (6.2)
The Rookies (4.6)
Toy Story 4 (9.0)

The movies below are also now showing at the Scientific Center IMAX theater:

Movies Showing Now:
Amazon Adventure 3D (6.6)
Backyard Wilderness 3D (8.4)
Oceans: Our Blue Planet (7.4)
Volcanoes 3D (6.6)

Numbers in brackets refer to the IMDB rating at time of publishing.