Iraq Biennale Prize
Celebrating Iraq’s artistic identity and its contribution to global cultural heritage.
A National Cultural Vision — From Mesopotamia to the World
The Iraq Biennale Prize is part of a national cultural vision to reintroduce Iraq to the world as a cradle of art, identity, and beauty.
It is rooted in the deep heritage of Mesopotamia — where the world’s earliest stories were born — and revives Baghdad’s creative brilliance for a new era.
This initiative is not simply an artistic event.
It is a comprehensive cultural framework that bridges Iraq’s ancient memory with its modern creative landscape.
Cultural Objectives of the Biennale
Positioning Iraq Globally
Reinforcing Iraq’s status as a global center of culture and the arts.
Empowering Artists & Youth
Supporting skills development through education, artistic production, and innovation.
Preserving Mesopotamian Heritage
Integrating heritage with contemporary artistic expression.
Cultural Diplomacy
Building international cooperation and fostering mutual understanding through art.
Three Key Pillars
The Biennale presents Iraq’s cultural memory through modern artistic language. Key exhibition concepts include:
From Clay Tablet to Digital Memory
A visual journey inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh.
The Treasure of Nimrud
Blending Assyrian goldwork with contemporary digital design.
Voices of Babylon
Immersive VR/AR experiences re-creating ancient Mesopotamia.
Heritage Iraq Production Workshops
The Biennale Prize integrates educational and production workshops that empower local artists, women, and youth.
Programs include:
- Artistic production workshops for local & international artists
- Youth program “The Little Gilgamesh”
- Heritage craft revival workshops (sculpture, carving, weaving)
Akitu Digital Hub — The Biennale’s Global Gateway
The digital platform documents and showcases Iraq’s artistic heritage, offering global access to exhibitions, collections, and artist profiles.
It also hosts the Akitu Art Market, enabling artists to promote and sell their work to collectors worldwide.
The Biennale Cultural Conference
The annual conference gathers thinkers, creators, and cultural leaders to discuss contemporary art, diplomacy, heritage preservation, and the role of culture in sustainable development..
Art as a force for peace
Contemporary cultural diplomacy
The creative economy in the Arab world
Call for Artists — Participate in the Biennale
Participation is open to Iraqi, Arab, and international artists.
Submit your portfolio to contribute to this historical cultural renaissance.
Submit your portfolio to contribute to this historical cultural renaissance.
Iraq International Biennale of Fine Arts
A national initiative reconnecting Iraq’s artistic heritage with the world.
A national initiative reconnecting Iraq’s artistic heritage with the world.
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