VOICED: War inspires art as Iraqi galleries reopen

The video discusses the resilience of a Baghdad art gallery that has remained open since 2006 despite the challenges posed by the US-led invasion and subsequent conflicts. It highlights the gallery's role in cultural resistance and its efforts to keep art alive amid violence and terrorism. The gallery's exhibitions have been crucial in preventing artists from emigrating and maintaining cultural activities. The video also touches on the daily struggles depicted in local art and the signs of cultural recovery as security improves, with hopes of enticing artists who fled to return.

What was a significant challenge for Baghdad galleries after the 2003 invasion?

• Lack of local artists

• Closure due to conflicts

• High cost of art supplies

• Competition from international galleries

How did some galleries in Baghdad respond to adversity?

• By closing temporarily

• By increasing the number of exhibitions

• By reducing the number of exhibitions

• By focusing on international artists

What role did art galleries play during sectarian violence?

• They collaborated with foreign artists

• They focused on digital art

• They stopped all exhibitions

• They became targets for terrorists

Why was it important to keep cultural activities alive in Baghdad?

• To attract international tourists

• To prevent artists and buyers from leaving

• To increase government funding

• To promote modern art styles

What is hoped to entice artists back to Iraq?

• Improved security and a revived art market

• Government incentives

• International art collaborations

• Higher salaries for artists