Iraq’s Invisible Beauty: Through Latif al-Ani’s Lens

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/29/2025

Summary

Acclaimed Iraqi photographer Latif al-Ani, known as the father of Iraqi photography, captured the beauty and complexity of post-war Iraq during its golden age before Saddam Hussein's rise to power. Now, after decades of war, he embarks on a journey across the country with his iconic archive, searching for traces of his nation's former harmony. His work, a haunting visual archive, offers a poignant reflection on Iraq's past and the cost of its tumultuous history.