Al-Zain Al-Sabah: "Al-Sabah Antiquities Group" documents the history of Islamic art

The Kuwaiti Ambassador to the United States, Sheikha Al-Zein Al-Sabah, emphasized the important role of the Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyat in Kuwait, which houses artifacts from the Al-Sabah Collection, in documenting multiple stages of the history of Islamic art and its civilizations that have spread around the world. This was stated in a comment Sheikha Al-Zein Al-Sabah gave to KUNA during her visit to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Virginia, to view the exhibition “The Great Mughals,” which features artifacts from the Al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait alongside an exceptional group of artistic and historical works and items that showcase the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Islamic Mughal civilization in India. Sheikha Al-Zein Al-Sabah said that the participation of the Al-Sabah Collection – Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyat in this exhibition reflects Kuwait’s distinguished cultural presence and its role in preserving, studying, and promoting Islamic heritage globally. She added that the participation also underscores the importance of art and heritage in building bridges of communication and enhancing dialogue and cultural exchange between the State of Kuwait and the United States of America. The participation of the Al-Sabah Collection – Dar Al-Athar Al-Islamiyyat in this exhibition holds special significance due to the collection’s prestigious international standing and its rare artifacts, which document multiple stages of the history of Islamic art and its civilizations across various regions of the world.