Archives from Kurdistan

KAKI HÎRAN TEKKIYE
The Ethics of Research and Debate – Mela Îsma’îl Glinboyî

Stories from Kurdistan

Photojournalism
The Story of Jola – Omar Nihad

Exhibitions from Kurdistan

Kaiwan Shaban: Blue Orange
Exhibition in Akre, March 2 through April 2nd, 2024

Translations from Kurdistan

The Food of the Mosque Servant
Hejar Mukiryanî, translated by Shene Mohammed

Archives from Kurdistan.

KAKI HÎRAN TEKKIYE
Metaphor and Composition – Mewlana Ebubekir Mîr Rostemî
Kurdistan Center for Arts & Culture (KCAC) is an organization based in Erbil dedicated to building an inclusive global community that celebrates, preserves, and promotes Kurdistan’s heritage, culture, and art.

KCAC Archive

The KCAC Archive offers a comprehensive digital collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, periodicals, and historical documents from diverse collections throughout Kurdistan. Using state-of-the-art technologies, our archive provides an indispensable research tool for scholars and enthusiasts of Kurdish history, literature, and culture.

Books
Mir’āj Nāme - Cemal Nebez Cultural Organization
Magazines
Hewlêr Nº 2 and 3 - ’Adil Mewlewî Collection
Newspapers
Kurdistan Newspaper, 1898 - University of Salahaddin Central Library
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Curated by KCAC

Curated by KCAC brings the works of artists from Kurdistan to international audiences by curating a dynamic series of photo stories and exhibitions. KCAC presents stories and artworks which preserve, document, and celebrate valuable tales and traditions from Kurdistan. Our programs showcase the works of exceptional Kurdistan-based artists at any point in their career, empowering these creators and catalyzing artistic production.
Photojournalism
Emily Garthwaite: Between Two Villages
Art Exhibition
Kaiwan Shaban: Blue Orange
Photojournalism
Shamal Hisamadin: Far from the Mountain, Close to the Mountain
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Translation and Publication

Through our Translation and Publication Department, we bring beloved pieces of Kurdish literature, folklore, and history to a global audience. We celebrate Kurdish literary heritage through digital and print publications of significant works that have been overlooked in the English language.
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Events

KCAC engages the community through diverse events. Browse our events calendar to learn more.