Celebrating Culture and Art in Iraq

Explore the rich heritage of Basra through art and cultural initiatives at Qantara Foundation.

Qantara Cultural Foundation

We celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Iraq, focusing on art and community engagement in Basra and beyond.

Three ancient-style figurines are displayed on wooden pedestals. The figures have intricate details and varying shapes. In the background, a white bust of a uniformed person with a hat is visible. A reddish-brown clay tablet hangs on the wall, inscribed with what seems like ancient writing.

Three ancient-style figurines are displayed on wooden pedestals. The figures have intricate details and varying shapes. In the background, a white bust of a uniformed person with a hat is visible. A reddish-brown clay tablet hangs on the wall, inscribed with what seems like ancient writing.

The image features a bas-relief of ancient soldiers adorned with intricate patterns, holding spears and shields. The artwork is set on a backdrop of colored tiles, exhibiting detailed craftsmanship and historical significance.

The image features a bas-relief of ancient soldiers adorned with intricate patterns, holding spears and shields. The artwork is set on a backdrop of colored tiles, exhibiting detailed craftsmanship and historical significance.

Our Mission

Dedicated to fostering cultural exchange, Qantara Cultural Foundation aims to inspire creativity and appreciation for the arts in Iraq and the world.

Cultural Services Offered

Explore our diverse cultural offerings focusing on art, heritage, and community engagement in Basra, Iraq.

Art Workshops Available

Join our immersive art workshops designed to inspire creativity and appreciation for Iraq's rich culture.

A clay cylinder with ancient inscriptions is displayed in a glass case. The artifact, mounted on metal supports, features cuneiform script and exhibits signs of aging and damage. Several blurred figures in the background suggest a museum or exhibition setting.

A clay cylinder with ancient inscriptions is displayed in a glass case. The artifact, mounted on metal supports, features cuneiform script and exhibits signs of aging and damage. Several blurred figures in the background suggest a museum or exhibition setting.

Cultural Events Hosting

Participate in culturally enriching events that celebrate Basra’s unique history and artistic expressions.

Ancient mud-brick structures with domed roofs are set against a clear blue sky. A tall minaret with intricate geometric patterns stands prominently on the left. The buildings exhibit traditional Middle Eastern architectural features, reflecting an earthy tone.

Ancient mud-brick structures with domed roofs are set against a clear blue sky. A tall minaret with intricate geometric patterns stands prominently on the left. The buildings exhibit traditional Middle Eastern architectural features, reflecting an earthy tone.

Gallery

Explore the vibrant culture and art of Basra, Iraq.

Detailed Arabic calligraphy is inscribed on a wall, with sunlight casting a shadow over part of the inscription. The wall is intricately adorned with geometric and floral patterns, demonstrating an artistic and cultural significance.

Detailed Arabic calligraphy is inscribed on a wall, with sunlight casting a shadow over part of the inscription. The wall is intricately adorned with geometric and floral patterns, demonstrating an artistic and cultural significance.

An ancient clay bowl with intricate patterns rests on a surface. The backdrop features abstract designs in earthy tones.

An ancient clay bowl with intricate patterns rests on a surface. The backdrop features abstract designs in earthy tones.

A modern architectural structure features a large, arching gateway in the foreground with star motifs. In the background, a dome-like building displays vibrant colors, including yellow, blue, and white geometric patterns. There is a central sculptural element in front of the entrance, and the words on the signs suggest it is a cultural or historical center.

A modern architectural structure features a large, arching gateway in the foreground with star motifs. In the background, a dome-like building displays vibrant colors, including yellow, blue, and white geometric patterns. There is a central sculptural element in front of the entrance, and the words on the signs suggest it is a cultural or historical center.

Intricate and grand architectural details are visible, emphasizing ornate arabesque designs and large, circular calligraphy medallions hanging on the walls. Towering arches and domed ceilings adorned with mosaic patterns evoke a sense of historical and cultural richness.

Intricate and grand architectural details are visible, emphasizing ornate arabesque designs and large, circular calligraphy medallions hanging on the walls. Towering arches and domed ceilings adorned with mosaic patterns evoke a sense of historical and cultural richness.

A large bronze sculpture of a human face sits prominently in the foreground, mounted on a red platform. Behind it, the ruins of ancient columns and structures are visible, set against the backdrop of a mountainous landscape.

A large bronze sculpture of a human face sits prominently in the foreground, mounted on a red platform. Behind it, the ruins of ancient columns and structures are visible, set against the backdrop of a mountainous landscape.

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Contact Us

Get in touch to explore culture and art in Basra.