Boushahri Art Gallery located in the Salmiya area was established in 1982 by Mr. Jawad Boushahri, the Chairman of the Group who is himself an acclaimed Kuwaiti Sculptor. It is one of the oldest Privet Art Gallery in the Middle East . The history profiled is onward by local and international Artists and Art Lovers from all around the world, who for many years have been supporting its steps towards the success and prosperity.
The gallery proved its name in the world of Art through the years supported by specialized group of qualified professionals. As an community service and to create awareness of Art in Kuwait, Boushahri Art Gallery educate, sponsored and support local and international artists to display their painters, potteries, ceramic portraitures, designers, photographers, sculptures and many others.
Mr. Jawad Boushahri
» Born in Kuwait , 1943- » Studied Carving and Sketching Arts in the United States. Obtained a Baccalaureate in Arts, 1967
- » Member in Kuwait Association for Formative Arts
- » Work as an Arts Teacher at the Ministry of Education, 1967-1969
- » Deputy Manager for the Kuwaiti National Museum, 1969-1971
- » Freelancing Artist for 3 Years "And he is still sailing with his fleets in the commercial ocean" side by side with his dedicated sails men.
To encourage the Art lovers and educated the societies, Boushahri Art Gallery offered many courses, seminars and given lectures about Art. Many Art followers have had the beginning and awareness, learning from and walking on the steps of Boushahri Art Gallery.
Part of Boushahri Art Gallery program is to encourage new and young artists in Kuwait by organizing competition shows, to enhance and improve the knowledge of the society about art.