Meet Mohammed! He is a 28 year old artist who discovered his talent for painting when he was 12. He started painting professionally at 18.

Mohammed believes that artists in general need a quiet, calm and peaceful working environment in order to be able to express their ideas and reflect their feelings to the others.

He says that Iraq is now is more open to the outside world and is connecting to other countries and nations which gives them the chance to be more experienced and creative.  He also knows of many famous Iraqi artists who are well known internationally for their distinguished works all over the world. And that’s why, he says, that many nations love Iraqi art.

Meet Mohammed below:

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Cameraman & editor: Uday Shandal