Connected Horizons: Kirsty Bell | Bassam Issa Al-Sabah

Join us for the next instalment of Connected Horizons, a programme dedicated to fostering dialogue and the exchange of ideas between artists and organisations across the island and beyond. This session brings together two distinct and compelling voices working across different mediums: Painter Kirsty Bell and digital media and installation artist Bassam Issa Al-Sabah.

Despite their different technical outputs, both artists share a fascination with the “uncanny” nature of isolated objects and the construction of theatrical, psychologically charged spaces. This webinar offers an opportunity to explore the intersection of their practices—specifically their shared use of a curated, “familial” cast of characters, toys, or figurines to navigate memory, nostalgia, and the fabrication of reality.

The 90-minute session will feature individual presentations from both artists, followed by an “in conversation” segment and a live audience Q&A.

This pairing provides a window into how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of representation. Whether you are interested in the technical illusion of traditional painting or the world-building potential of digital rendering, this session promises a rich, cross-medium exploration and conversation.