Contemporary Cypriot art exhibition opens in Kuwait

• “Cultural exchange serves as an important bridge for popular communication, providing a platform for mutual understanding between the two friendly peoples,” said His Excellency Michael Mavros, the Ambassador of Cyprus to Kuwait

As part of cultural exchange promotion, His Excellency Michael Mavros, the Ambassador of Cyprus to Kuwait, inaugurated a contemporary Cypriot art exhibition at the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP).

The exhibition featured eight Cypriot artists and three Kuwaiti artists, and was attended by numerous accredited ambassadors and diplomats.

Ambassador Mavros expressed his happiness and pride in hosting this exhibition for the first time in Kuwait. The exhibition was titled “Island Parallels… Transforming Landscapes from One Island to Another,” highlighting the significance of cultural exchange as a key factor in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

He also emphasized that cultural exchange serves as an important bridge for popular communication, providing a platform for mutual understanding between the two friendly peoples.

The ambassador pointed out that the embassy attaches great importance to cultural exchanges due to their significance in various arts.

“The artists drew inspiration for their exhibits from the historical similarities between Cyprus and Failaka Island in Kuwait, stemming from their strategic geographical locations at the crossroads of major international roads and important trade routes”, the ambassador said.

Ambassador Mavros explained, “Another shared aspect between Cyprus and Failaka is the transformation of their landscapes due to human activities over time, leading to environmental degradation and significant impacts from climate change on both islands.”

The ambassador pointed out that the exhibition aims to foster dialogue and promote technical cooperation between Cyprus and Kuwait. This exhibition is part of the celebrations for “Europe Day” in Kuwait.

“Cyprus highly values its special relationship with the Middle East and the Gulf, stemming from its location at the crossroads of East and West. This relationship is manifested in shared history, culture, and values. We take pride in our efforts to act as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East, and the Gulf, promoting peaceful coexistence and mutual respect among nations, religions, and cultures,” the ambassador added.