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PAUL BATOU left a comment for 'cindy maguire'
Thank you so much cindy , Looking forward to work with this group , as you found out from my website, i am originally from Iraq a ChaldoAssyrian roots
i still speak the Aramiac as my main language and i speak Arabic too,
i used both languages in My…
cindy maguire left a comment for 'PAUL BATOU'
Dear Paul
Welcome to the Arts and Peacebuilding group. I went to your website. Beautiful work. I was especially taken with the poem paintings. I look forward to learning more about you and your work. The Arts and Peacebuilding group is always open…
Poetry for All
The intent of this group is to use the poetic form as a wondrous conduit for self expression.
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Hi
check out my website which reflect the people of mesopotamia or iraq now
www.paulbatou.com
Arts and Peacebuilding
The Arts and Peacebuilding Group is for any individual and/or group interested in the role of the arts in peacebuilding. This encompasses working with children and youth in conflict and post-conflict settings. Conflict is defined broadly.
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Identity
IdentityI am not Assyrian or Chaldean or Akkadian.I am not a Christian or Muslim or Buddhist.I am human.I was born in Mesopotamia, Uruk, Nippur, Shuruppak, and Sippar.I was born in Babylon, home of Anu and Ishtar.I am a son of Enlil , Shamash, and Gilgamesh.I am a son of Ishtar, Ea, and Nunsun.I was killed once by a flood,And a million times by a creature,Called human,Called a country.I was killed by a nation,Or United Nations.From My Book “My last thoughts about Iraq”See More
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PAUL BATOU left a comment for 'John Rouse'
I am preparing for my art show in May "Artist and Art of Mesopotamia in Los Angels"
at Art share LA, and I will post all the info .
John Rouse left a comment for 'PAUL BATOU'
Hello Paul, What are you working on these days?
Nico Daswani commented on the blog post 'Identity'
Shukran, Paul, for this beautiful piece...
Profile Information
- My Role
- Artist
- My Discipline(s)
- Music, Visual Arts, Literary Arts
- About Me And My Work
- A native Iraqi artist "Assyrian-chaldean background" still
speak the Aramiac language , I left Iraq 1959 to the united state after serving 5 years as a pharmacist and medic during Iran-Iraq war . my first art show was in Baghdad
1980 .
- Places I Would Like To Visit
- I lived as a refugee in my own country , traveling from
place to place , that journey took me to Kiwat, Jordan then to Europe , i touched the Desert ,the mountains
the Ocean and many artistic site in Europe , I meet with many people around the world . I published all my journey in a book or thoughts and poetry
"My last thoughts about Iraq"
- Art Forms And Cultures I Would Like To Engage With
- to have an art show with artists around the world
- My Creative Influences & Favorite Artists
- Faig hassin, Jwad salim, khald Al-jader, pecaso,
john paul thorton , pollack
- My Artistic Affiliations
- None
- My Web link
- http://www.paulbatou.com
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Identity
Posted on February 7, 2010 at 4:46pm 1 Comment 0 Favorites
Identity
I am not Assyrian or Chaldean or Akkadian.
I am not a Christian or Muslim or Buddhist.
I am human.
I was born in Mesopotamia, Uruk, Nippur, Shuruppak, and…
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- At 10:35am on December 7, 2010,
cindy maguire said…
- Dear Paul
Welcome to the Arts and Peacebuilding group. I went to your website. Beautiful work. I was especially taken with the poem paintings. I look forward to learning more about you and your work. The Arts and Peacebuilding group is always open to feedback and suggestions as we continue to grow.
I see you live in Burbank. I lived in L.A. for 13 years where I was an art teacher and artist. I miss it!
Best
Cindy
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