PHOTO INTERVIEWS
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Iraq – Beyond Your Imagination: Interview with Tour Guide Husain Rasheed
Home to Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilisation, and the famed ‘land between two rivers’, Iraq is a country with a rich and complex history, one that has often cast a shadow over its modern tourism potential. Husain Rasheed, originally from Babylon, has been working as a tour guide with The…
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Yousif Hani Al-Waeli on Architecture and Iraq’s Built Future
Trained in Baghdad and now practicing in the UAE, Yousif Hani Al-Waeli is an Iraqi architect whose work combines architecture, urban design, and cultural heritage. With a specific focus on Iraq’s built environment, his work ranges from community-based housing in the southern marshes to policy advocacy, aiming to integrate cultural…
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Iraq’s Hidden Beauty: Interview with British Travel Influencer, Jay Palfrey
Once the cradle of Mesopotamian civilisation, modern day Iraq often becomes an overlooked tourist destination in global narratives. Today, Iraq is steadily gaining recognition for its rich cultural history and warm hospitality. Since his first visit in 2021, British travel influencer Jay Palfrey has returned to Iraq over ten times.…
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River of Black Stone Exhibition: Interview with Artist Emii Alrai
Art has long been a powerful means of navigating identity, history, and personal experience. For Emii Alrai, a British-Iraqi artist, sculpture and installation serve as a way to interrogate heritage, materiality, and the structures that shape our understanding of the past. At Compton Verney in Warwickshire, Emii Alrai’s latest exhibition,…
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Iraq Through Memory’s Eyes: Interview with Curator Hafsa Alkhudairi
In a captivating conversation, Saudi-Iraqi curator Hafsa Alkhudairi shares her notable perspective on art, heritage, and the joy of storytelling through curation. Her journey into the art world began unexpectedly, moving from architecture through graphic communication before finding her true calling in contemporary art. Can you tell us about your…
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Rewriting Iraq’s Story: Interview with Travel Content Creator Paulina Weis
In an era where Iraq is often portrayed through the lens of conflict and instability, Luxembourg native Paulina Weis embarked on a journey to challenge these narratives. Through a combination of personal curiosity and the influence of Iraqis in her own community, Weis was drawn to the rich history, culture,…
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Confronting Climate Change: Interview with Iraq’s FAO Representative Dr. Salah El Hajj Hassan
As climate change poses an ever-growing threat to food security and agricultural sustainability, Iraq stands at a critical crossroads. With rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and increasing water scarcity, the agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges. Dr. Salah El Hajj Hassan, the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Representative in Iraq, is…
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Girsu: a Trip to Ancient Sumer with Dr Sébastien Rey
Aerial view of the British Museum rescue excavations at the Temple site showing the old 19th century trenches.
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Discovering Iraq: Interview with Author Karen Dabrowska
In this interview, we delve into the fascinating journey of author Karen Dabrowska, whose passion for Iraq’s cultural heritage has led her to write multiple books on the subject, including the notable Iraq: Then & Now: A Guide to the Country and Its People. She recounts how her initial trip to…
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Discussion with Berghof Foundation on Displacements and Climate Change
In an exclusive interview, Peshtiwan AlDawoudi, the Senior Project Manager and Representative of Berghof Foundation in Iraq, speaks on the climate change issues in Iraq which are leading to displacements of citizens and the responsibility Berghof Foundation is taking on to create a more sustainable environment for agricultural communities in…
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