“Lightness of Autumn” art exhibition unveiled this week, at The Gallery in Baghdad, featuring works of 23 Iraqi artists focused on contemporary topics including climate change, Covid-19, and racism. 10% of its profits will be allocated to the “Giving Bank” Noor Ala Noor Charity Organization.

The exhibition opened in presence of academics, intellectuals, and high-rank officials from the Embassies of the UK, USA, Philippines, Australia, France, India, Bangladesh and the European Union in Iraq.

Established by the Al-Handal International Group as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, under the patronage of Mr. Wadeea Al-Handal (Chairman of HIG), The Gallery seeks to provide a creative and inspirational space for local and regional artists to create a cultural dialogue between the present and the future.

It was noted that this event had an aura of a cheerful atmosphere, and with the blessing and encouragement of prominent personalities to embark on the first steps of the CSR project in Iraq.