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Here are some notable kurdish artists we are currently loving

Lara Dizayee - Couture Fashion Designer

Lara Dizeyee is a Kurdish national from the northern part of Iraq; born in Vienna, Austria, she was raised in the United States. She graduated from George Mason University with a degree in international relations, and has spent the last 15 years living and working in Erbil, Iraq.

Ms. Dizeyee is global in spirit, rooted in values, and deeply connected with people.

Her career has been shaped by significant leadership roles in a variety of government and public administration organizations. Her grounded optimism, analytic thinking, and flair for people have helped her succeed in a variety of environments.

Nishtiman Strategy Institute

The Nishtiman Strategy institute, although not an artist, a central pusher for youth trying ot connect with their kurdish roots. Committed to keeping the Kurdish culture alive through art, literature and education.

Harem Tahir

Harem Tahir is a Halabja born painter blending realism and abstraction to explore themes of displacement, memory and perseverance.

His paintings often feature warm earth tones and textured layers, evoking the landscapes of Kurdistan and the emotional weight of exile.

Some of Harem's pieces, like Seeking Safety, depict figures in movement, capturing both the trauma and hope of the unique Kurdish refugee experience. Through recurring symbols like the pomegranate, the mountains and empty chairs, his art speaks to specific cultural identity, human connection and a longing for Kurdistan.