Iraq’s experimental contemporary artists have never had a chance to present their work for an Iraq Pavilion at the Venice Biennale; the first and last major appearance in 1976 outlined only some of their “modern” artists. The Iraq Pavilion for 2011 will indeed show the world an exciting professionally-curated selection of 6 Iraqi artists from two generations, including various artistic media (painting, performance, video, photography, sculpture/installation).

A video installation by Azad Nanakeli, titled Destnuej (Purification), also from the Iraqi Pavilion at Venice Biennale. Highly ritualistic yet the political nature of the work is strongly evident. (their first and last major appearance was in 1976).

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