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An interview with artist Haider Jabbar was featured in the Gazet Van Antwerpen on the occasion of his solo exhibition in Sint-Antonius, Zoersel. Jabbar speaks of his work being included in 'Invisible Beauty' the exhibition commissioned for the Iraq Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale, which is currently on show at S.M.A.K in Ghent.
An interview with artist Haider Jabbar was featured in Zoersel Magazine on the occasion of his solo exhibition in Sint-Antonius, Zoersel. Jabbar speaks of his work being included in 'Invisible Beauty' the exhibition commissioned for the Iraq Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale, which is currently on show at S.M.A.K in Ghent.
Iraqi artists Ahmad Abdul Razzaq, Dilan Abdin, Julie Adnan are amongst those mentioned in the Financial Times's How To Spend It, which highlights Ruya's booth at Art16.
Paleett Magazine features Ruya's exhibition in the British Embassy in the International Zone, curated and organised in partnership with the Canadian Embassy.
On the occasion of Latif Al Ani being honoured as a 2015 Prince Claus Laureate, CNN profiles the photographer, mentioning his presentation at the Iraq Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale.
Report from The Christian Science Monitor on the first edition of "Ruya Labs", a series of art workshops for artists and art students of Baghdad. The first instalment invited the curator of folk and traditional music Rolf Killius to create the sound art project "Wahid Baghdad", where participants used contemporary sounds from the city to think the heritage of traditional Iraqi music.
Pavilion artist Latif al Ani's photographs, and Ruya Foundation's publication Traces of Survival: Drawings by Refugees in Iraq Selected by Ai Weiwei, were listed in the Collector's Highlights of the 56th Venice Biennale in the Financial Times's How To Spend It.
Latif al Ani's photograph of an American couple at Cestiphon, Iraq (1965), and the exhibition of his work in the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale features in the Daily Telegraph's Viewfinder.
Ruya chairman Tamara Chalabi writes about art in Iraq, the theme of Invisible Beauty, and commissioning the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale.
Iraqi art magazine Paleett features the artists from Invisible Beauty, the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale as well the publication Traces of Survival: Drawings by Refugees in Iraq Selected by Ai Weiwei.
In his preview of the 56th Venice Biennale, critic Gareth Harris writes about art that stems from horror and despair, and speaks to Ruya chairman Tamara Chalabi about art and conflict, and Pavilion of Iraq.
Mary M. Lane's preview of the 56th Venice Biennale and Okwui Enwezor's vision for the exhibition, also includes artist Latif al Ani's participation in the Pavilion of Iraq.
"The rise of the terrorist group Islamic State (IS) and the Chilcot Inquiry, the British investigation into the 2003 invasion of Iraq, are among the subjects explored by the artists participating in the Iraqi Pavilion," writes Gareth Harris.
David D'Arcy speaks to artist Salam Atta Sabri about his series, Letters from Baghdad, and to curator Philippe Van Cauteren about the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale.
“When there’s so much else being destroyed, this is also one way of trying to preserve culture.” Farah Nayeri speaks to Ruya chairman Tamara Chalabi about the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale, in a front page feature for the New York Times, as well as the International New York Times edition.
Jackie Wullschlager describes the Pavilion of Iraq as "Venice's most revelatory show" at the 56th Biennale. She lists it among this year's top five pavilions.
Art critic Alastair Sooke speaks to artists Akam Shex Hadi and Haider Jabbar about their work, life as an artist in Iraq and their participation at the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale. "It is heartening to hear that the courageous Iraqi artists exhibiting in Venice are still prepared to stand up for the forces of civilisation," he writes for the BBC.
In her review of the 56th Venice Biennale for Apollo, critic Laura Gascoigne writes: "In the Iraq Pavilion, a roomful of works by Salam Atta Sabri ... restored my faith in the expressive power of drawing".
Tom Jeffries picks the Pavilion of Iraq as one of the top five shows at the 56th Venice Biennale. He cites artist Rabab Ghazoul's It's a long way back (Chilcot Inquiry), 2015, as a highlight of the exhibition.
Rabab Ghazoul speaks to The Guardian about her plans for a three day arts festival around the Chilcot Inquiry, after taking part in the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale.
The Art Newspaper discusses Ai Weiwei's work with refugees, including his collaboration with Ruya for Traces of Survival: Drawings by Refugees in Iraq Selected by Ai Weiwei, and an interview with Tamara Chalabi.
An extract from Letter to Tamara Chalabi by Philippe Van Cauteren, first published in the Invisible Beauty exhibition catalogue (Ruya Foundation and Mousse Publishing).
Pavilion artist Akam Shex Hadi features in the summer issue of Canvasamong works by Bruce Naumann and Christoph Buchel, in a review of the 56th Venice Biennale.
Monopolfeatures the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale, and Ruya Foundation's collaboration with Ai Weiwei in Traces of Survival: Drawings by Refugees in Iraq Selected by Ai Weiwei.
Il Manifestointerviews photographer Latif al Ani about his work, Baghdad in the 50s, 60s and 70s and his participation at the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale.
Il Manifesto, a daily Italian newspaper, writes about the role of photography, art and conflict in Invisible Beauty, the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale.
Pavilion artist Rabab Ghazoul features in this BBC News report on artists from Wales at the 56th Venice Biennale. Rabab was also interviewed by BBC Radio Wales about her work on the Chilcot Inquiry for the Pavilion of Iraq.
Photographer Latif al Ani's portrayal of Baghdad in the 50s and 60s, and his participation in Ruya's Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale features in Le Monde.
Online exclusive interview with Philippe Van Cauteren, curator of the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale. Van Cauteren speaks to ArtReview about his plans for Venice, and what it means to 'represent' a country at the Biennale.
Gareth Harris speaks to Ruya Foundation co-founder Reem Shather-Kubba about the role of non-profit cultural organisations at the Venice Biennale, and the importance of visibility at the exhibition.
The arts and lifestyle magazine featured Ruya's collaboration with Ai Weiwei on a major publication, Traces of Survival: Drawings by Refugees in Iraq Selected by Ai Weiwei.
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Artnet speaks to Ruya chairman Tamara Chalabi about the Pavilion of Iraq and Ruya's activities in light of the "cultural cleansing" by the Islamic State in Nineveh and Nimrud.
Ruya Foundation announces the theme of Invisible Beauty, and a collaboration with Ai Weiwei on a major publication, for the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale.
Artinfo looks at the five artists selected for the Pavilion of Iraq at the 56th Venice Biennale, as well as Ruya's collaboration with Ai Weiwei on a major publication, Traces of Survival: Drawings by Refugeesin Iraq Selected by Ai Weiwei.
Ruya's comprehensive and unique database of artists living within and outside of Iraq features in The Art Newspaper as a research tool for curators and art professionals.
La Libre Belgique speaks to Philippe Van Cauteren about his trip to Baghdad, organised by Ruya to curate the Pavilion of Iraq and to host a symposium on international contemporary art.
Critic Laura Cummings lists Ruya's artist Jamal Penjweny's Iraq is Flying series as one of the 10 best artworks of 2014. She writes: "This photograph has stayed with me all year, growing ever more resonant".
Critic Roxana Azimi previews the national pavilions for the upcoming 55th Venice Biennale. She speaks to Ruya chairman Tamara Chalabi about fundraising for the Pavilion of Iraq, and the importance of keeping the exhibition independent from governmental institutions.
Feature on commissioner Tamara Chalabi and curator Jonathan Watkins' trip through Iraq, where they met artists in their studios, and invited them to be part of the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale.
Critic Gareth Harris writes about the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale, and the importance of making Iraqi artists a part of the national circuit.
A special report on Iraq and the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale, with an interview with Ruya's chairman, Tamara Chalabi (interview starts around 15mins in).
Arts editor Will Gompertz speaks to artist Jamal Penjweny in a report on the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale, for BBC World's Outlook programme. (Starts at 32 mins 50 s.)
In its special issue, the Middle Eastern Guide to the 55th Venice Biennale, Brownbook showcases Pavilion of Iraq, and how the show recreates the ambiance of an Iraqi salon.
In a feature on the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale, Canvas writes: "With the support of Ruya, the Pavilion promises to show a vibrant, yet honest view of the arts scene in one of the world's most war-torn countries".
“He made his living cutting hair in Baghdad, but art has always been his calling [...] he used to paint in the middle of the night to avoid the unnerving cacophony of sirens, horns and explosions.” The New York Times features Iraqi artist Bassim al Shaker, who took part in the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale.
Critic and editor Negar Azimi reviews the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale. She writes: "the work of the pavilion is probably a faithful reflection of contemporary art in Iraq".
"It is impossible to imagine what kind of challenges artists face in Iraq today, but this exhibition reveals a great spirit of resilience, improvisation and humour,” writes Frieze magazine’s co-editor Jennifer Higgie, in her review of the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale.
Ruya chairman Tamara Chalabi and curator Jonathan Watkins are named global thinkers of the year by Foreign Policy for Welcome to Iraq, the Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale.
In light of Jamal Penjweny's participation in Here and Elswhere, an exhibition of contemporary art from the Middle East at the New Museum, New York, Artnews looks at Ruya's Pavilion of Iraq at the 55th Venice Biennale as a catalyst for the emergence of art from Iraq in the international art scene.
The Economist writes about Ruya artist Jamal Penjweny's work in Here and Elsewhere, a group exhibition of contemporary art from the Middle East at the New Museum, New York: "Mr Penjweny’s premise is that the memory of a dictator, whether good or bad, persists after his death. The exhibition too, leaves a lasting impression and confirms how art can create a historical record".