Afghan art has spanned many centuries. In contrast to its independence and isolation in recent centuries, ancient and medieval Afghanistan spent long periods as part of large empires, which mostly also included parts of modern Pakistan and north India, as well as Iran.

10 hours ago · A SCOTTISH university student has collected more than 150 art pieces to preserve the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists. Mahtab Karami, from the University of Dundee's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, is creating a digital archive of artwork made by Afghan women and girls ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Archaeological research carried out since 1922 has uncovered many fine works of art of the pre-Islamic and Islamic periods. A revival of the traditional arts and an interest in new forms of expression have given a new dynamism to artistic creation.

The Afghan National Gallery – referred to at the time as the Gallery – was created in May 1983 under the Ministry of Information and Culture, with a capacity of 200 paintings of contemporary Afghan artists and ancient paintings,

Afghan culture and art is committed to promoting, culture and art through education, advocacy, and community engagement. We strive to create a platform for all music, artists, and cultural ambassadors to showcase their talents and share their stories with the world.

2 days ago · A painting entitled The Sun Girls by Afghan artist Jahan Ara Rafi (Jahan Ara Rafi/AP) “Female artists were flourishing before the Taliban,” said Ms Kamani. “However, women living in rural areas would still have faced issues if they had wanted to show off their art, even before the return of the Taliban, and it is important to acknowledge ...

2 days ago · The archive aims to ensure the art of female Afghan artists is preserved (Latifa Zafar Attaii/PA) ... “Art can be used as a form of resistance and female artists are still trying to find ways to ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Artists in Afghanistan faced difficulties producing art even outside of the previous Taliban control, but the regime’s return made the risks even bigger.

The ANG houses 800 paintings of foreign and national painters, with branches in 15 provinces of Afghanistan and its headquarter in Kabul city (Asamayee Road). The ANG has 17 professional and administrative male and female personnel.

The history of art in Afghanistan is a complex tapestry of influences that span centuries and continents. From the ancient artifacts of the Achaemenid Empire to the modern art of the 21st century, Afghan art has been shaped by both local and global forces.