Kuwait to host international caricature forum Sept 26-29
232 artists from 53 countries to attend event
KUWAIT: The Kuwait International Caricature Forum 2016, the first of its kind in the country, will take place from Sept 26 to 29 under the auspices of Minister of Information and Minister of Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah.
Announcing at a press conference on Saturday, Public relations committee member of the forum and participating artist Bader bin Ghaith said that the event has received a high level of interest from the minister, in addition to the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL), as it is internationally recognized by the Federation of Cartoonist Organizations (FECO).
Chairman of the forum Jamal Al-Lahu said after obtaining the approval of the Egyptian Caricature Society, a cooperation protocol to establish this forum was signed. “We were pleased with their support, but also aimed for further acknowledgment from the highest cartoonists’ representative - FECO. It’s a huge gain. So, 53 countries will be taking part in this event with over 232 artists, representing all continents and various orientations,” added Lahu.
The idea of the Caricature Forum came after a joint meeting between comic writer Emad Jumaa and Lahu. “We set out to work on this event and concluded its preparation successfully. Obtaining the recognition and the approval of the Egyptian Society and FECO allows us to exchange culture and experiences. I hope that this event will be the nucleus of founding a Kuwaiti caricature society and maybe a comic museum in Kuwait in the future.”
Veteran Kuwaiti actor Abdulhussain Abdulredha and the accomplishments of a group of leading cartoonists in Kuwait like Abdulredha Kamal and Abdulsalam Maqbool will be celebrated and honored, in addition to holding seminars, live sketching and workshops. The event will highlight several general topics besides water conservation and child maltreatment.