Image: Courtesy of Jumairy (left), courtesy of Bu Yousuf (right)
Artist Talk
The Kindom of Jannah: A Conversation with Bu Yousuf, Hosted by Jumairy
For "Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial"
The artist Jumairy, who had the opportunity to visit The Kingdom of Jannah, will share his experience in a personal account titled The Kingdom of Jannah: A Conversation with Bu Yousuf, Hosted by Jumairy. This discussion invites the audience to reflect on their perceptions of utopian ideals and the allure of escaping the mundane.
Joining the conversation is Bu Yousuf himself, offering deep insights into his life, mission, and the unique world of his kingdom and its people.
This conversation is part of the program for Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial.
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Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial, the first of an ongoing series of exhibitions held every five years that surveys the most quintessential artistic voices from across the GCC.
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