Afghan Art Flourished for 20 Years. Can It Survive the New …
Oct 31, 2021 · Afghan artists fear that the Taliban’s harsh interpretation of Islam means almost all forms of art will be banned, except for calligraphy, religious poetry and certain literature.
Treasures of Afghan History, Art and Culture - The New York Times
Oct. 19, 2022. PARIS — Before the Taliban demolished the Great Buddhas of Bamiyan in 2001, the figures were the world’s largest standing depictions of the deity. The destruction of the statues,...
Shamsia Hassani - Official Website
This is the official website of Afghanistan's first graffiti artist, Shamsia Hassani. Shamsia's works have been exhibited in USA, Afghanistan, India, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, and other countries.
Artful Resistance: How Afghan Women are Wielding Art Against …
Mar 2, 2022 · Rada Akbar, an Afghan artist known for her visual art and photography, encourages the world to see the strength in Afghan women. Akbar’s work includes portraits of Afghan women, documentation of female resistance to the Taliban, activist messages, and powerful exposure of the dangers plaguing Afghan women.
Afghan art flourished for 20 years. Can it survive the new
Afghan art flourished for 20 years. Can it survive the new Taliban regime? An anti-corruption mural painted by the ArtLords artists group, so far untouched by the Taliban, that reads “Life is beautiful with peace” in both the Dari and Pashto languages, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Oct. …
Afghan Culture and Art
Afghan culture and art is committed to promoting, culture and art through education, advocacy, and community engagement. We strive to create a platform for all artists, artisans, and cultural ambassadors to showcase their talents and share their stories with the world.
The Spirit of Afghanistan: Tradition and Renewal Through the Arts
The arts of Afghanistan help tell the story of this country in the process of radical change. Some traditional crafts have been lost, while works evolving from recent wars reflect the results of constantly living with conflict.
The Afghan artefacts that survived Taliban destruction - BBC
Feb 4, 2020 · After thousands of priceless artefacts were smashed by Taliban forces, the country’s National Museum is piecing the fragments back together and hopes to unveil them this year.
About ANG – Afghan National Gallery
The Afghan National Gallery (ANG) has been working as part of National Art Directorate of the Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC). The ANG houses 800 paintings of foreign and national painters, with branches in 15 provinces of Afghanistan and its headquarter in Kabul city (Asamayee Road).
Fatimah Hossaini | Artist, Photographer, Women activists
Fatimah Hossaini is a acclaimed Afghan-Tehran born artist, award-winning photographer, curator, and founder of the Mastooraat Organization. Celebrated as one of the youngest recipients of the prestigious Hypatia International Award, Fatimah’s dedication to research, art, and professional excellence is globally recognized.