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Resources

2017 — 2023 Exhibition

Assyrian International
Art Competition Winners

A celebration of contemporary Assyrian artistry — featuring award-winning works from seven years of international competition.

Browse by Year

2023

Theme

"Hope"

1st Place

"Eternal Hope"

Maher Minyanish

53 × 47.5 in  ·  Pastel on Canvas

2nd Place

"Resurgence"

John Malk

38 × 48 in  ·  Charcoal, Pastel & Ink on Paper

3rd Place

"Hope"

Rima Lahdo

39.3 × 31.5 in  ·  Mixed Media on Canvas

2022

Theme

Open / No Theme

1st Place

"Lamassu: Assyria's Strength"

Qais Al-Sindy

60 × 77 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

2021

Theme

"New Day"

1st Place

"Remains of a Homeland"

Nenous T. Mikhael

59 × 70 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

2nd Place

"Ishtar in a New Day"

Rima Lahdo

35 × 35 in  ·  Mixed Media

3rd Place

"New Day"

Maher Minyanish

24 × 30 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

2020

Theme

"Tree of Life"

1st Place

"Tree of Life"

Reni Stephan

36 × 60 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

3rd Place

"Tree of Life"

Maher Minyanish

22 × 28 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

2019

Theme

"Enlightenment"

1st Place

"Languages and Colors"

Paul Batou

40 × 40 in  ·  Acrylic on Canvas

2nd Place

"Sun Star"

Atra Givarkes

40 × 40 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

3rd Place

"Noohara"

Agnes Ishak

36 × 36 in  ·  Oil on Museum Grade Canvas

2018

Theme

"Awakening"

1st Place

"Untitled"

Agnes Ishak

24 × 36 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

2nd Place

"Awakening"

Qais Al-Sindy

30 × 40 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

3rd Place

"Awakening"

Maher Minyanish

28 × 35 in  ·  Oil on Canvas

2017

Theme

Open Theme

1st Place

"Assyrian Folklore"

John Malk

15.5 × 10.5 in  ·  Etching and Aquatint

3rd Place

"Old Woman Portrait"

Maher Minyanish

14 × 18 in  ·  Charcoal on Paper

Continuing the Tradition

Celebrating Assyrian Artistry

The Assyrian International Art Competition honors the talent and creative vision of Assyrian artists worldwide.

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