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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 27 MIN

Expressionism and Intimacy in Iraq: Ziyad Jassam · التعبيرية والحميمية في العراق: زياد جسّام

from Orient Expressed · host Emmy Plaschy

This episode explores how artist Ziyad Jassam questions cultural identity as well as the contemporary realities of Iraq. We discuss expressionism, social taboos, and how best to perform and live your art.00:00 Intro · مقدمة01:02 Who is Ziyad Jassam? · من هو نور المصري؟03:03 The difference between an artist and a painter · بداية التصوير الفوتوغرافي04:35 Artists that inspire him · الفنانون الذين يلهمونه05:39 The influence of Christo · تأثير كريستو08:08 Artwork 1: Moment of Love (2014) · العمل الفني 1: لحظة حب11:01 Reaction to the exhibition in France · ردود الفعل على المعرض في فرنسا14:01 Artwork 2: Recycling (2016) · العمل الفني 2: إعادة التدوير17:59 Artwork 3: Peace will be born (2021) · العمل الفني 3: سيولد السلام19:26 Link with Naseer Shamma · الرابط مع نصير شمّا20:59 AI and art: a good combination? · الذكاء الاصطناعي والفن: هل هو مزيج جيد؟24:23 Useful advice for artists · نصائح مفيدة للفنانين26:01 Cliché he wants to get rid of · الصورة النمطية التي يريد التخلص منها📖 Blog article https://emmyplaschy.com/ziyad-jassam-expressionism-intimacy-in-iraq/😎 GUEST Ziyad Jassam is a multidisciplinary Iraqi artist recognised for his paintings, sculptures and writings. He also writes art criticism and designs literary publications. He completed his studies at the Institute & the Academy of Fine Arts in Baghdad. Ziyad has held several solo exhibitions in Iraq and abroad, including Paris, Beirut and Marocco, receiving several awards.🔎 FIND OUT MORE Instagram: @ziyad_jassam👁️ ABOUT Orient Expressed is produced by Emmy Plaschy, to bring a new perspective and build bridges between the worlds of Europe and SWANA – with a focus on art, culture, and growth.Season 2, Episode 3.Produced by: @emmyplaschy

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