Ali's stamps box, embarked on its own journey from Iraq across several countries before finally reaching him in Canada. The collection had about 1,560 stamps from more than 60 different countries. Most of the stamps span from the late 1880s

In the 1940s Iraq witnessed a widespread of cultural movement that paralleled the national movement, transforming into an intellectual revolution across all literary, artistic, political, and social fields.

From the Arabic culinary manuscripts, we learn not only about the methods of food preparation. These texts provide insight into medieval Arab life, we have a mirror reflecting their society. 

Aysar developed her interest in the centuries-old niello skills and culture of the Sabaeans/Mandaeans.  At about the age of eighteen, she started her collection of their silver.

We arrived in Baghdad on December 19, 1988, and stayed for the most action-packed two weeks of our lives. Between visiting numerous relatives, and site seeing, there was no time to spare and rest.

Al-Samawah rugs are unlike any other textile tradition of the Middle East. The rugs designs are influenced by the surrounding environment of the region and its history.

Geoffrey Payne arrived in Baghdad in the summer of 1986. His assignment was for two visits three weeks each. He still remembers his visit and its lasting memories.

Factors that contributed and influenced the continuity and development of the fine art in Iarq between 1921 and the early 1960s.

To visualize the changes the journey will start with the early work and end with the recent appearances.

A boy remembers Baghdad of the early 1950s and the delights of its iconic market, Souk Al-Safafeer.