Sulaymaniyah student Wisti Mahmoud pursues art, criticism
Sulaymaniyah’s Wisti Mahmoud blends sculpture, graphics, and critical thought in her evolving artistic journey. Sculptor Wisti Mahmoud is 23 years old, born and raised in...
Category : Art & Culture
Life and works of Kurdish poet Mawlawi honored
The real name of Sayed Abdulrahim, son of Saeed Tawegozi, appears in his works as “Ma’doom,” but among readers he is best known by the...
Erbil opens Supreme Minstrels Center to showcase Kurdish heritage
A new Erbil center preserves Kurdish minstrelsy, showcasing music, crafts, and cuisine to tourists. The Kurdistan Supreme Center for Minstrels has officially opened in Shanadhar...
Kurdistan restores Akre neighborhood to boost tourism
Parts of the old neighborhoods of Akre are being renovated in their classical style to save them from ruin. The town of Akre, with its...
Gali Sherane draws thousands with blue waters, cool climate
Known for blue waters and cool summers, Gali Sherane has become Kurdistan’s booming tourist attraction. In the Kurdistan Region, there are hundreds of tourist destinations...
Kamaran’s Bird Play debuts in Erbil, tours planned
Shwan Karim’s new play Kamaran’s Bird mixes comedy and tragedy, opening in Erbil to strong audiences. In Erbil, the play Kamaran’s Bird was performed at...
Kurdish designer showcases ‘Milan Enchanted’ collection in Italy
Erbil-based designer Lara Dzayi presents her “Milan Enchanted” collection at Milan Fashion Week. At the end of September this year, Milan Fashion Week will take...
Erbil Citadel hosts cultural concert with Kurdish artists
At the historic Erbil Citadel, a special concert was organized featuring two music groups. The event brought together a female artist from the East of...
Halabja music group nurtures youth, revives Kurdish folklore
The Shinrwe Music School was established in 2017. Since then, nearly 150 students have joined the group and been introduced to musical instruments. Today, the...
Kurdish artists join global sculpture exhibition in Germany
Following an international art symposium in the city of Krefeld, Germany, a joint sculpture exhibition opened to display the works created during the gathering. Twenty-four...