Item Archive: Iraq
All items pertaining to Iraq
IA Resident – Ali Saad
Ali Saad (1996) is an Iraqi musician born into a large musical family in Baghdad. Many of his family members have been famous and respected musicians in the Arab world. He learned singing techniques from his uncles, and sings both … Continue reading
Saddam Jumaily welcomed to new AR-ICORN Residency in Helsinki
Saddam Jumaily and Kholod Hawash are currently in the final month of their AR-Residency at AR-Saari/Saastamoinen Residency. Following this, they will continue their long-term AR-ICORN Residency for the rest of 2019 at AR-Safe Haven Helsinki. Jumaily is a renowned Iraqi … Continue reading
Welcoming Kholod Hawash to the new AR-ICORN Residency
Kholod Hawash (Iraq) is starting the second part of her Artists at Risk (AR) residency with partner Saddam Jumaily as the first AR-ICORN Safe Haven Helsinki Residents. The residency is curated by Perpetual Mobile (PM). Kholod Hawash is a self-taught textile … Continue reading
AR Resident – Kholod Hawash
Kholod Hawash is a self-taught textile artist, born in Albasra, Iraq, in 1977. Her work is inspired by the heritage and archeological landscapes of the region she is from. Its bold symbols and forms convey strong local narratives. Due to … Continue reading
Welcoming Kholod Hawash to AR Saari Residence/Saastamoinen Residency
We are pleased to welcome Kholod Hawash, an accomplished Iraqi textile artist, who joins us as an Artists at Risk (AR) Safe Haven resident with her husband, Saddam Jumaily. The couple’s first stop will be the Saaren kartano – Saari … Continue reading
Welcoming Saddam Jumaily to AR Saari Residence/Saastamoinen Residency
We are pleased to welcome Saddam Jumaily, renowned Iraqi painter, writer, and graphic artist, as an Artists at Risk (AR) Safe Haven Resident. We have been working to achieve this reprieve in Amman from highly precarious circumstances for almost two years … Continue reading
AR Resident – Saddam Jumaily
Saddam Jumaily (born Saddam Al Saeedi in Basra, Iraq, 1974) is a painter and sculptor with a significant following in his country, where he is known for works that use symbolism to deal with memory and nostalgia. From 1999-2000 Jumaily … Continue reading