Art in Iraq

Steve Mumford’s paintings show what happens in war-torn areas

Paintings / 2 minutes of reading

Many artists often find that they have to immerse themselves in the landscapes and the environment that they paint. This not only helps when capturing the true essence of the subjects to be featured in the art, but it also helps the artist gain a deeper understanding of the subjects regarding their feelings, emotions, …

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Who is Iraqi painter Hayv Kahraman?

Paintings / 11 minutes of reading

Hayv Kahraman’s biography Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Hayv Kahraman is a Los Angeles-based Kurdish-American painter and sculptor known for creating works that reflect controversial subjects such as gender, particularly concerning female identity in relation to her experiences as a refugee and issues affecting her country of birth, Iraq. Kahraman’s artwork depicts the impacts of war, …

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Why did Jeremy Deller bring an Iraqi suicide car bomb into museums?

Sculptures / 2 minutes of reading

The bombing that killed 38 people In the Imperial War Museum in London, surrounded by some of the most powerful military hardware of the last 100 years rests a rusting, crumpled car. This is a clear example of what war does. The car is a piece by Jeremy Deller and was a car that was …

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