epa07529926 An Iraqi sculptor works on sculpture as a part of artistic activities at the Friday book market in Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad, Iraq, 26 April 2019. The historical Al-Mutanabi Book Market named after a 10th Century Arab poet, who had delusions of being a prophet, has a long history as a gathering place for Iraq's writers, intellectuals and artists who perform various artistic activities such as painting, sculpting, singing. Books in all languages can be found at Al-Mutanabi street, as well as books banned under Saddam Hussein, such as novels and political and religious books. EPA/AHMED JALIL
epa07529926 An Iraqi sculptor works on sculpture as a part of artistic activities at the Friday book market in Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad, Iraq, 26 April 2019. The historical Al-Mutanabi Book Market named after a 10th Century Arab poet, who had delusions of being a prophet, has a long history as a gathering place for Iraq's writers, intellectuals and artists who perform various artistic activities such as painting, sculpting, singing. Books in all languages can be found at Al-Mutanabi street, as well as books banned under Saddam Hussein, such as novels and political and religious books. EPA/AHMED JALIL
epa07529926 An Iraqi sculptor works on sculpture as a part of artistic activities at the Friday book market in Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad, Iraq, 26 April 2019. The historical Al-Mutanabi Book Market named after a 10th Century Arab poet, who had delusions of being a prophet, has a long history as a gathering place for Iraq's writers, intellectuals and artists who perform various artistic activities such as painting, sculpting, singing. Books in all languages can be found at Al-Mutanabi street, as well as books banned under Saddam Hussein, such as novels and political and religious books. EPA/AHMED JALIL
epa07529926 An Iraqi sculptor works on sculpture as a part of artistic activities at the Friday book market in Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad, Iraq, 26 April 2019. The historical Al-Mutanabi Book Market

The Middle East Framed - regional photography for April 27, 2019


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