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Ali AlYousefi, Forest of Shapes, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. Artwork created during the SADI 2022 Residency.
February 13 - August 23, 2026
Beyond the Weave: Contemporary Dialogues with AlSadu
Curated by AlSadu Society, Kuwait
MEI’s newest exhibition explores the work of 12 contemporary Kuwaiti artists who reinterpret Kuwait’s rich Sadu textile heritage through innovative contemporary practices. Together, they form an evolving record of exchange between past and present, affirming that tradition remains vital not through preservation alone, but through continuous dialogue with new voices and vision.
