The Illuminator: Crafting Afghanistan’s Future

Published: Jan. 28, 2015, 6:02 p.m.

During the Civil War and Taliban regime, art in Afghanistan was non-existent. But thanks to the work of Turquoise Mountain, there is a new generation of young Afghan artists like Samira Kitman, a female calligraphy and illuminations artist, who are working hard to bring the traditional schools of craft back to Afghanistan as it moves forward. Features interview with Samira Kitman, who has been working with Turquoise Mountain’s arts and crafts school.