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Pictures Return Home

Pictures Return Home is a documentary photography exhibition in Erbil showcasing the work of German photographer Ralf Becker. The collection documents a transformative period in the history of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, covering the years between 1987 and 1994.

Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Erbil
Status
Starts today
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Pictures Return Home

Event summary

Highlights

  • Features work by German photographer Ralf Becker
  • Focuses on the KRI's history from 1987 to 1994
  • Includes photographs previously unpublished in Iraq
  • Third stop of a tour including Al-Sulaymaniyah and Qaladiza
The exhibition presents a visual record of Kurdish life during and after the Anfal campaign, the 1991 uprising, and the subsequent era of reconstruction. Many of the photographs on display were originally taken for German newspapers and magazines to bring international attention to the region's struggles and have not been previously exhibited within Iraq.

As the third stop of a regional cultural tour, the event follows previous displays in Al-Sulaymaniyah and Qaladiza. Organized to honor the sacrifices made for current regional stability, the project features images of individuals who contributed to the post-Anfal rebuilding efforts. The exhibition serves as both a historical archive and a tribute to the resilience of the Kurdish people during a pivotal seven-year window.

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