This exhibition sheds light on the nature of life in Iraq, its resilience, complexity, and vitality through a selection of works by a group of contemporary Iraqi artists, created across various time periods (from the 1930s to the 2020s). Through this creative output, the curators aim to explore a range of themes, including daily life, cultural celebrations, and memories of home. “Tales and Images” embodies the diverse narratives that define everyday life.
Iraq, as a society and a country, is more than just a troubled history filled with tragedies and disasters; its streets echo with poetry, and its generous people embody centuries of human experience, both in times of hardship and ease. “Tales and Images” is a visual journey that brings together artists who reflect the complex realities of life in Iraq and its diaspora. In an age when the world’s attention rarely moves beyond the surface, these works invite us to look deeper, to witness the daily lives and dreams of those who persist beyond borders and history.
This exhibition is open for visits at Iwan - Link Art Space in Baghdad.