In an exceptional cultural scene reflecting a deep belief in the value of art and its role in building social awareness and preserving national identity, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al-Turath University, Mr. Ali Al-Ogaili, visited the annual exhibition of the Iraqi Visual Artists Association, accompanied by the President of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate, Mr. Jabbar Joudi, and a distinguished group of pioneers of the Iraqi visual arts movement and Iraqi artists.
Mr. Ali Al-Ogaili toured the exhibited artworks, which reflected the richness of the Iraqi visual arts experience and the diversity of its creative schools, as well as highlighting the artists' explanations of the themes of their paintings and the human, national, and aesthetic messages they carry, embodying Iraq's memory, history, civilization, and future aspirations.
Mr. Ali Al-Ogaili praised the high artistic level of participating in works, emphasizing that art represents one of the most important tools for building civilizational awareness and consolidating cultural identity, as well as reviewing the Iraqi artist has always been, and continues to be, a witness to the major transformations experienced by the nation and an honest voice expressing the pulse of society and its hopes.
In a distinguished cultural initiative reflecting his continuous support for creators and cultural institutions, Mr. Ali Al-Ogaili announced the acquisition of all the paintings participating in the exhibition, in appreciation of the artists, their creative contributions, and their artistic journey, this step received wide appreciation from the cultural and artistic community, as it represents a message of loyalty to Iraqi art and confidence in the ability of its creators to produce beauty and strengthen the presence of national culture.
For their part, the participating artists affirmed that this initiative represents an advanced model of partnership between academic and cultural institutions and reflects a genuine awareness of the importance of investing in culture as a fundamental pillar of community development and civilizational advancement.
It is significant to mention that this initiative comes as an extension of the vision adopted by Mr. Ali Al-Ogaili in supporting various fields of creativity and knowledge, while reinforcing the position of Al-Turath University as an academic institution that believes culture and the arts are essential partners in building the human being alongside education and scientific research, contributing to strengthen Iraq's cultural presence and preserving its creative legacy for future generations.
