Cihan University–Erbil Student Visits Zachęta National Gallery of Art in Poland

As part of her study exchange semester at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW) in Poland, Mina Hussein Karim, a fourth-stage student in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University–Erbil, visited the Zachęta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw, Poland, to explore its cultural and artistic exhibitions.

During the visit, Mina Hussein Karim explored the gallery’s exhibitions, gaining insight into contemporary Polish art and its various forms of artistic expression. She viewed paintings, sculptures, and other visual artworks, learning about the role of contemporary art in expressing ideas and communicating social messages.

Established in 1860, the Zachęta National Gallery of Art is one of Poland’s prominent cultural institutions, dedicated to promoting contemporary art. Its historic building, which opened in 1900, is an important architectural landmark in Warsaw.

The visit provided Mina Hussein Karim with an opportunity to broaden her cultural understanding, explore contemporary artistic practices in Eastern Europe, and gain a deeper appreciation of the role of art in fostering international cultural dialogue.