About Bayt Akitu
From the Land of Mesopotamia to the World
A national cultural vision redefining Iraq’s artistic identity — blending heritage, innovation, and contemporary art to reconnect Baghdad with the global creative landscape.
From Mesopotamia to the World
Bayt Akitu represents a holistic vision to reintroduce Iraq to the world as the cradle of art, beauty, and civilization.
From the heart of Mesopotamia — where the first stories were born — the project revives Baghdad’s creative light as a hub of artistic and cultural dialogue.
It is not a passing initiative, but a living philosophy that connects past and future, heritage and innovation.
A Bridge Between Iraq and the World
Bayt Akitu functions as a cultural bridge linking East and West — uniting artists, museums, and institutions through shared creative collaboration.
The initiative partners with leading global and regional entities such as the Louvre, the British Museum, Berlin Museum, UNESCO, and Arab cultural centers in Sharjah, Diriyah, and Abu Dhabi.
These partnerships establish an ongoing dialogue that positions Iraqi art as a medium for cross-cultural understanding and peace.
About Beit Akito
Beit Akito is a comprehensive cultural and artistic platform that blends contemporary art, Mesopotamian heritage, and diverse creative programs.
The platform is based on an open vision that extends from Iraq to Europe and the Nordic countries, passing through the Arabian Gulf and the Arab world, through extensive international collaborations with museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces worldwide. It aims to enhance the presence of Iraqi and Arab art within the international art scene in innovative and contemporary ways.
Beit Akito is not merely a digital platform, but a holistic cultural movement that reconnects Mesopotamian heritage with modernity, offering artists a global space to interact with international art movements, thus serving as a bridge linking Iraqi art with the Arab and international art worlds.
Our vision:
To become the leading digital cultural platform in the Middle East, and a global center that connects Iraqi creativity with international artistic experiences — from Europe and the Nordic countries to the Gulf countries and Arab capitals — to form a creative space that promotes artistic dialogue and joint cultural movement.
Our message
The Bayt Akito platform focuses on:
- Supporting and empowering Iraqi artists locally, regionally, and globally.
- Fostering cultural exchange between Iraq and the world—from Europe and Scandinavia to the Gulf States and the Arab world.
- Presenting Mesopotamian heritage through a contemporary lens that engages with Arab and international creativity.
- Building networks of artistic collaboration between Iraq and Arab countries, relying on strategic partnerships with international museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces, to promote cultural exchange and expand opportunities for artists.
- Creating a sustainable artistic and economic infrastructure that supports artists and cultural initiatives.
- Transforming Iraqi art into an influential soft power in the region and the world.
What do we offer?
A permanent digital exhibition (Virtual Biennale Gallery):
A global platform open to showcasing contemporary works from Iraq and the Arab world, with broad international reach.
Art Fair Iraq:
An annual art event that brings together artists, collectors, and institutions from within Iraq, the Gulf, and the Arab world.
Akito Art Market:
A global commercial platform for showcasing and selling Iraqi and Arab artworks to the world.
International and Arab art awards and programs:
Programs aimed at discovering young talent and celebrating creativity, while opening doors for Arab and international participation.
Heritage Iraq – Production Workshops:
Training programs that combine Mesopotamian heritage with modern technology (VR, AR, AI), welcoming artists from Iraq and other Arab countries.
Our Identity
Beit Akitu is a meeting point between:
● The Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian heritage,
● The cultural spirit of Baghdad,
● European and international experiences,
● The growing artistic movement in the Gulf and the Arab world,
● And the aspirations of artists towards a global digital future.
We are the Iraqi House of Art for the Arab world and the world at large—opening our doors from Baghdad for Iraqi imagination to meet regional and international creativity in a space of sustainable cultural dialogue.
The Cultural and Artistic Framework
Exhibitions
Virtual showcases highlighting Iraq’s modern and contemporary art.
Collections
Digital archives preserving artistic heritage and documentation.
Artists
A growing network of Iraqi and international artists.
