Claudia Al-Rashoud: Thirty-Five Years of Photojournalism in Kuwait

Claudia Farkas Al Rashoud has been a photojournalist in Kuwait since 1979 when she was 22. She was the first professional female photojournalist at the Arab Times newspaper and has written a number of books on Kuwait’s history and heritage showcasing her pictures. Captivated by a country rich in heritage and traditions, she began capturing her dramatically-changing surroundings on film and in writing. She authored five books on Kuwait and has contributed to countless publications, researching many subjects largely undocumented elsewhere. Serving as Ethnographic Consultant for the nascent Scientific Center, she procured unusual and rare artifacts and helped produce exhibits depicting a vanishing way of life.