Tarkib catalogue English 2015 | Page 26

CONFLICT by Mohamed Waheed Soundinstallation Unique artwork, 2015 Mohamed Waheed presents a gramophone with two horns. One horn is very stylish and the visitor is invited to listen to old, traditional Baghdadian music. But the melodies of the Baghdadian songs are distorted by ugly sounds of war which can be heard through the other horn . Mohamed Waheed (b. Baghdad, 1989) is currently studying at the Institute of Musical Study. He additionally works as an art designer in film and theatre. Mohammed has been a calligrapher since he was 11 years old, an art form he learned from his father, Waheed Alwan. 24