“While most Americans may know Assyrian culture by what they learned about ancient civilizations in history class, a new art show spotlights the contemporary experiences of ethnic Assyrians”

“Contemporary artists focus on bringing Assyrian art into modern times”

“Inspired by a world on lockdown, [Diaspora In Bloom’s Virtual Exhibition] is the very first of its kind for the global Assyrian community.”

“The first ever virtual art gallery of contemporary Assyrian art opens its online doors this August”

“Assyrians have ‘more to offer’ the world of visual arts than their admittedly impressive heritage from ancient times”

“The exhibition is a first of its kind, spotlighting contemporary art from the Assyrian-American community”

“A new exhibition at the Art Ark Gallery, “Diaspora in Bloom: Assyrians in the 20th Century & Beyond,” illuminates the contemporary experience of an ethnic group with roots stretching back to the so-called “Cradle of Civilization.”

“Collectively the show succeeds in making political statements on queer identity, immigration and xenophobia in a playful and dynamic way.”