Images of Afghanistan - Exhibition of Undiscovered Afghan Art

I am so delighted to anounce that we are holding an exhibition of arts from Afghanistan at the embassy 240 Argyle Avenue from the 20th to the 26th Sep 10am to 630pm. Please come along if you are in town and also forward the information below to others.

In a time when most images of  Afghanistan shown in the media are the dusty and crude war images, seeing this colorful face of Afghanistan captured by Afghan artists provides a balance.

I look forward to seeing you all.

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Chehlcherogh Art Gallery from Kabul has brought together a selection of Afghan art created by artists living and working in Kabul. These pieces will be on display, and for sale, next week at the Afghan Embassy, 240 Argyle Avenue, in Ottawa. Ranging from traditional miniature paintings and drawings, to more contemporary takes on calligraphy, this exhibit brings to light a varied and emerging group of artists making their entrance to the North American art market.



La galerie Chehlcherogh de Kabul rassemble une sélection d'art afghan créé par des artistes vivant et travaillant à Kaboul. Ces pièces seront exposées et en vente la semaine prochaine à l'ambassade de l'Afghanistan, située au 240 avenue Argyle, à Ottawa. Cette exposition met en valeur une groupe d'artistses variés et émergents faisant leur entrée sur le marché de l'art nord américain. Elle inclut des peintures et dessins plus traditionnels, ainsi que des pièces de calligraphie plus contemporaines.