Celebrating Culture and Art in Basra

Join us in fostering creativity and cultural heritage through art initiatives and community engagement.

Discover the Qantara Foundation

Qantara Foundation is dedicated to promoting culture and art in Basra, Iraq, fostering creativity and community engagement through various artistic initiatives and programs.

A modern concrete structure with angular lines and a minimalist design. The building features an exterior with large, smooth surface panels interrupted by uniform dots. Chinese characters and a logo are mounted on the wall near the top, indicating it's an artistic or cultural institution.
A modern concrete structure with angular lines and a minimalist design. The building features an exterior with large, smooth surface panels interrupted by uniform dots. Chinese characters and a logo are mounted on the wall near the top, indicating it's an artistic or cultural institution.

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Cultural Art Services

Explore our diverse programs promoting culture and art in Basra, Iraq, and beyond.

Art Exhibitions
An outdoor event at the Asia Culture Center features a large audience sitting on the grass, watching a live performance on a stage. The stage is brightly lit, contrasting with the darkening evening sky. A large screen displays the performers, and there's signage for the 'World Music Festival' on the buildings.
An outdoor event at the Asia Culture Center features a large audience sitting on the grass, watching a live performance on a stage. The stage is brightly lit, contrasting with the darkening evening sky. A large screen displays the performers, and there's signage for the 'World Music Festival' on the buildings.

Showcasing local artists and their work to inspire and engage the community.

A glass window with a frosted design displays text and a logo in red, with the words 'China Art Museum Shanghai' visible. The background shows an outdoor view of modern architectural structures, slightly blurred.
A glass window with a frosted design displays text and a logo in red, with the words 'China Art Museum Shanghai' visible. The background shows an outdoor view of modern architectural structures, slightly blurred.
A white wall featuring a modern art installation with a grid of small red and black squares forming a large rectangular panel. Above it, black text reads '1905 ART SPACE' alongside Chinese characters. A minimalistic black and white geometric illustration is also present.
A white wall featuring a modern art installation with a grid of small red and black squares forming a large rectangular panel. Above it, black text reads '1905 ART SPACE' alongside Chinese characters. A minimalistic black and white geometric illustration is also present.
Workshops & Events

Interactive sessions designed to foster creativity and cultural exchange among participants.

Join us for enriching experiences that celebrate the vibrant art scene in Basra.

Cultural Programs

Cultural Projects

Explore our diverse initiatives promoting art and culture in Basra.

A sign with the text 'LUO HONG ART MUSEUM' is centered in the foreground, with a modern architectural structure and blurred greenery in the background.
A sign with the text 'LUO HONG ART MUSEUM' is centered in the foreground, with a modern architectural structure and blurred greenery in the background.
Art Exhibitions

Our exhibitions showcase local and international artists, fostering creativity and cultural exchange within the community and beyond, enriching the artistic landscape of Basra and inspiring future generations.

A large rectangular blank billboard mounted on a wall with the text 'KULTUR AFFOLTERN' in bold red letters near the bottom center. The billboard is framed with a metallic border and is positioned in an outdoor setting against a textured, light-colored wall.
A large rectangular blank billboard mounted on a wall with the text 'KULTUR AFFOLTERN' in bold red letters near the bottom center. The billboard is framed with a metallic border and is positioned in an outdoor setting against a textured, light-colored wall.
Community Workshops

We offer workshops that engage the community in various art forms, encouraging participation and skill development, while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Basra and promoting artistic expression.

Contact Us

A sidewalk features a sign with an illustration of an orange cartoon character holding a cup and a plate. The sign, with the words 'Culture NYC' in white letters, is positioned near a street with a parked vehicle in partial view.
A sidewalk features a sign with an illustration of an orange cartoon character holding a cup and a plate. The sign, with the words 'Culture NYC' in white letters, is positioned near a street with a parked vehicle in partial view.

Get in touch with Qantara Foundation to explore art and culture initiatives in Basra, Iraq.