Amani Althuwaini
The organizers behind the non-profit campaign Abolish Article 153 are set to feature a second annual art exhibition at Jamm Art Gallery in Dubai from April 28th until May 8th. The Abolish 153 art exhibition is devoted to raising awareness about Kuwait’s controversial Article 153 of the Penal Law, which gives men power over female family members. The movement aims to protect women from a law that treats honor killing—against a mother, sister, daughter, or wife—as a misdemeanor crime that is punishable by a three-year prison sentence or a fine of KWD 225 (AED/SAR 3,103). The law disregards the constitution, international agreements on human and women’s rights, and the Islamic Sharia.
Thuraya Lynn Al Jasem
The exhibition will showcase over 40 pieces of art by 11 regional artists and photographers, as well as creative talents from Iran. Seven Kuwaiti artists will take part in the showcase, including photographers Maha Al-Asaker and Farah Salem who will exhibit their works alongside artists Thuraya Lynn al Jasem, Zahra Al Mahdi, Amani AlThuwaini, Deena Qabazard, and Tarek Sultan. Meanwhile, Bahraini artist Zuhair Al Saeed, Iraqi artist Musa Al-Shadeedi, and Iranian painter Mehdi Darvishi will also contribute to the poignant exhibition.
Notably, works will highlight women’s fragility, sensuality, and right to control their own bodies; 50 percent of proceeds from sales will go towards benefiting the Abolish Article 153 campaign and spreading awareness on similar laws across the Middle East.
The Abolish 153 art exhibition will take place at Jamm Art Gallery from April 28th until May 8th in Al Qouz, Dubai.
Musa Al-Shadeedi
