Hundreds of musical instruments burned in Parwan
The Department for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice in Parwan says it has burned nearly 500 musical instruments in the province.
Category: Arts & Culture
First permanent calligraphy exhibition opens in Herat
Authorities from the Herat Calligraphy Association have announced that, for the first time, a permanent calligraphy exhibition was opened on Wednesday, in collaboration with the Directorate of Information and Culture at the historic Qala-e-Ikhtyaruddin in the province.
Online avenues provide little hope to Afghan artists amid financial woes, restrictions
Salam Watandar’s latest interviews with 23 young artists in Afghanistan reveal that they are facing significant challenges, including a lack of financial support, social neglect, limited access to work facilities, and difficulty in selling their artwork.
New Lunar Year – year of ‘snake’ begins symbolizing wisdom, vitality
From China to Indonesia, the year of the snake symbolises wisdom and vitality and is marked by family gatherings and festive red banners across many parts of East and Southeast Asia
Kabul hosts four-day painting exhibition by female artists
KABUL (SW) – Over the past four days, Kabul hosted an exhibition featuring paintings by young women and girls, aimed at supporting their work and boosting their motivation.
Banana duct-taped to a wall sold for nearly $6.2 million
When a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 in 2019, social media uproar and an age-old debate about the meaning of art ensued, but artist Maurizio Cattelan’s viral creation, titled “Comedian,” has proven a sound investment for one collector: One of the artwork’s three “editions” smashed estimates to sell for $6.24 million.
Poetry collection “Withered Cedars” unveiled despite the absence of its author
In a heartfelt celebration, the poetry collection “Withered Cedars” has been unveiled in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province, despite the absence of its author, Hejran Yosufi.
Winners of the annual artistic and cultural competition named
Officials from the ministry awarded cash prizes and certificates of appreciation to a number of artists and cultural figures whose works won in various categories, including literature, culture, journalism, theater, film, fine arts, and television, at the annual artistic and cultural festival.
Once flourishing, the art scene in Logar faced with a crisis
Several cultural activists who spoke to Salam Watandar, highlight that compared to the past, there is significantly less interest and activity in these artistic forms.
Historic “Bibi Jan” fortress in Helmand faces destruction risk
LASHKARGAH CITY (SW) – Residents and cultural experts in Helmand province voice concern about the “Bibi Jan” fortress in the Khanashin district, which is facing the threat of destruction.
Afghan youths share diverse plans for celebrating Eid Al-Adha
KABUL (SW) – As Eid al-Adha approaches, several young people in Kabul city express their excitement to celebrate the occasion in the best possible way alongside friends and family.
Herat hosts book fair to signify role of women in the society
HERAT CITY (SW) – A two-day book exhibition under the banner “Book, Kind Friend” has been inaugurated by a young woman in Herat city, on the occasion of Mother’s Day.
