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DiaporamaThe Water Towers from the series
2012
40.0 x 50.0 cm
Contemporary Art Platform
In 1965, the government of Kuwait commissioned the Swedish engineering company of VBB (since 1997 Sweco) to develop and implement a plan for a modern water-supply system for Kuwait City. The company built five groups of altogether 31 tower designed by its chief architect “Sune Lindström”, called “the mushroom towers”.Each tower holds 3,000 cubic meters of water. The tower groups are distinguished by number, height, color and ornamentation and they serve as landmarks for their districts.
mohammed al kouh (1981 –)
Mohammed Al-Kouh is a Kuwaiti artist renowned for his evocative photography & mixed media exploring identity, memory, and place in the Middle East. Exhibited internationally; work held by Barjeel Art Foundation.
Contemporary Art Platform (Kuwait City, Kuwait)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Water Towers from the series
- Artist: mohammed al kouh
- Year: 2012
- Original dimensions: 40.0 x 50.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Contemporary Art Platform
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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