PHOTO INTERVIEWS
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Interview with Hidden Histories on Preserving Iraqi Culture
Preserving a culture as expansive and intricate as Iraqi culture is not an easy feat, especially for Iraqis living in London. However, that is a task that the organisation Hidden Histories has dedicated itself to completing. Co-founded in 2021 by a Baghdad native Eiman Munro, she focuses on bringing Iraqi…
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Art Without Borders – Interview with Iraqi Artist Lina Ogaily
Once the Medieval centre of the literary and artistic Arab world, Iraq has long been known for the depth of its cultural expression. From early pioneers of modern art to internationally recognised architects, Iraqi creatives, both within the country and across the diaspora, have continued to use art to preserve…
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Romanian Travel Influencer Laura Isac on Finding Community During Ramadan in Iraq
During Ramadan, life in Iraq follows a distinct and familiar pattern. The long hours of fasting give way to evenings centred around iftar, when families and communities gather to share meals. Across cities and towns, this routine creates a sense of continuity and brings together people from all walks of…
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Interview with ‘Gilgamesh Contemporary’ Artist Asmaa Alanbari
From ancient Mesopotamian civilisations to the 21st century, Iraq has long been a centre of artistic inspiration and development. Monumental works such as The Epic of Gilgamesh continue to inspire Iraqis worldwide in their journeys of self-expression. In this interview, we spoke with Iraqi-French artist Asmaa Alanbari about her installation…
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A Remarkable Journey Through the Iraqi Marshes with Zoe
When people imagine Iraq, they rarely picture wetlands stretching to the horizon, narrow boats gliding between tall reeds, or families welcoming visitors with fresh buffalo cream and warm bread at sunrise. Yet in the southern Iraqi marshes, life continues to exist much as it has for centuries: quietly and uninterrupted.…
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Empowering Iraqi Women Journalists: Interview with Christa Waegemann
As Iraq continues to embrace progress and development across all fields, the increasing role of women in the public sphere becomes an important step towards building a more equitable society. Since 2020, the German organisation ‘Media in Cooperation and Transition’ (MICT) has managed projects dedicated to supporting Iraqi women journalists…
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Photos: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
On February 18th, Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrated the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, with a conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya, at Waterstones bookshop. Click here to read the full interview with author Saleem Haddad. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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Iraqi Storytelling and Legacy: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
From The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest surviving written story, to Al-Mutanabbi, widely regarded as one of the most influential poets in the Arabic language, Iraq’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in storytelling. For centuries, stories have provided a space for creative expression, emotional release and, at times, quiet…
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Storytelling, Diaspora and Identity: Interview with Roots & Narratives Podcast
Across the media narratives which dominate the global news, Iraq is too often talked about, more than it is listened to. As the global Iraqi diaspora continues to grow in number, platforms like the Roots and Narrative / Al-Nafs Podcast offer space for an exploration of Iraqi identity beyond the…
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Living Iraqi Civilisation: Interview with Tour Guide Ibrahim Saleh
For thousands of years, Iraq has been more than a location it is the cradle of human history. Along the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates, the first city was built, the first words were inscribed, and the first law was written. Here, history is not a distant memory; it…
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