Teddy is an alter ego. He acted as an experiment to help a local girl settle back into society after being away for 6 years. He has been photographed for 365 days around Kuwait and the Middle East and had become a successful buffer zone between his owner and society. The photographs were displayed on a blog that quickly became one of the most popular blogs in Kuwait. The photographs highlight social, political and religious issues in images and short captions that triggered interaction from readers around the world.

As the year went by, photographs turned into films and his owner experimented with different mediums to best illustrate her views. She presented at Pecha Kucha Kuwait and Dubai through the bear, keeping her profile anonymous. The social experiment turned into an interactive project by extending the virtual bridge between the bear and his fans. The blog promoted different charity causes and has been raising money through sponsorship and merchandise all year.

The 365 days have come to an end and Teddy B is proud to present his photographs and book at the prestigious Sultan Gallery. All proceeds of the exhibition will be donated to charities for children in Kuwait. Teddy B. will also be auctioned and sold to the highest bidder.

About the Blogger/Photographer

Aseel AlYaqoub was born and raised in Kuwait. She graduated from Chelsea College of Art and Design majoring in Interior and Spatial Design (2009). Prior to that she studied architecture for four years at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. She discovered the dark room during her first year in London and has developed a love of photography ever since.

For more information on the event, please contact Sultan Gallery at sultangallery@sadeer.com or +965 24714325. NU