Syrian born, Lukman Ahmed’s painting reflects the Kurdish experience as well as the human experience. Self-educated, and deeply in touch with his people and with the intertwined surrounding cultures, he expresses imagination and experiences with authenticity, allowing color and movement to tell the story. Lukman’s work has been featured in numerous group and solos shows in Syria, Turkey, Iraqi Kurdistan, Switzerland, Lebanon and the United states. Since 2014 Lukman has worked for Voice of America – Kurdish Service.


