On 8 July, 7 PM, the Goethe-Institut Iraq opens another exhibition in its Helan series. Come join us at the Framing Photojournalism School for Sakar Farwq’s exhibition “Hidden Faces”, where she addresses the role of women in a patriarchal society. The works of the artist from Sulaymaniyah have previously been exhibited in her home country Iraq, but also in Canada, India, Japan, and Norway.
Music lovers can also look forward to a concert on 15 July.
Helan is a project of the Goethe-Institut Iraq in cooperation with the Framing Photojournalism School and Sêv Gallery.

On 12 July, Mosul Heritage Foundation hosts “Mosul between Two Springs”, an exhibition by Farah Al-Youssef. The Iraqi artist seeks to engage with the recent history of the city of Mosul while painting a vibrant portrait of diversity. The event features an artist talk and is accompanied by music from the band Jathoor Mosulya. Admission is free.

In mid-June, the Goethe-Institut started to offer direct booking of courses and exam preparation sessions via its WEBSHOP. The shop moreover provides detailed information on the start, duration, and costs of courses. In addition to standard classroom and online courses, the Goethe-Institut Iraq also facilitates courses for children and adolescents as well as specialised courses, such as training tailored to medical professionals.

German learners and speakers come together at the Regulars’ Table, which takes place every first Tuesday of the month. The meetup is an opportunity for you to practice your German in a relaxed atmosphere. The next meetup is on 4 July, 7 PM, at Classic Rock Caf

Applications for the Design Academy 2023 are open!
Themed “Archiv:Design: The History of Graphic Design in Iraq”, this year’s programme is organised in cooperation with Zheen Archive Center in Sulaymaniyah, the University of Sulaymaniyah, and the University of the Arts Bremen. Commencing in late August, students of the Design Academy from all over Iraq, Germany, Jordan, and Lebanon will begin with an online training delving into the history of advertisement and highlighting the significance of archives in design. Subsequently, they will engage in practical classroom sessions in Sulaymaniyah, focusing on typography, graphic design, and illustration.
This opportunity is open to students from Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Germany.

On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) implements the transnational programme “Cultural and Creative Industries” in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut. This programme aims to enhance employment and income opportunities for creatives in Africa and the Middle East.

On 7 and 21 July, literature and culture enthusiasts meet as usual for the Chai Talks on Mutanabbi Street, organised by the Goethe-Institut Iraq and Al-Mada Foundation in Baghdad.
The 7 July event is dedicated to the Iraqi Palestinian composer Rouhi Al-Khammash, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year.
Meanwhile, architecture enthusiasts will want to mark 21 July in their calendars: Dr. Pedro Azara, professor of aesthetics at the Barcelona School of Architecture, will walk us through the architectural history of Baghdad in the 1950s and 60s, a time when architects like Le Corbusier and Ponti were invited to work in the city and left their indelible mark to this day.

Two films are lined up for the July programme of KultKino/CinéClub: On 6 July, we show the German movie Generation Beziehungsunfähig by director Helena Hufnagel and on 20 July France by French filmmaker Bruno Dumont.
Both movies are shown in their original language version with English subtitles at the Institut Francais d’Irak à Erbil. The shows start at 6:30 PM.
Please sign up in advance via Eventbrite.

The band SCHORL3 from Hamburg have collaborated with Gashtyar Kawa, Aras Izadeen, and Shadman Muhamad to create a unique German Kurdish performance to be presented at two concerts, in Erbil and in Dohuk. The fusion of different music styles, inspired by indie, synthwave, and funk, combined with Kurdish instruments and vocals, showcases the immense potential of collaboration, not just beyond stylistic boundaries.