2009/03/08 Baghdad
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Concert

I'm not sure

The elderly lady in this picture is a famous singer in Iraq. I have been told that her name is Aviva Sqandr. (My notebook might betray me – I was not able to find Aviva Sqandr on the internet.)
Yesterday afternoon Aviva Sqandr gave a concert at the Alwyah Club In Baghdad. I attended only the press conference.
To be honest I’m not sure what I’m doing in this picture.


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Arnon
Maybe you're enjoying the simple pleasures of life, while at the same time knowing life, Baghdad-life in particular, isn't made of simple pleasure.
I always felt a soft smile is the best metaphor for pacifism.
said Kevino Class 08/03/2009 10:14 • x
I like Oum Kalsoum a lot..
said Mieke Dutoit 08/03/2009 10:17 • x
Dear Mieke,
First Goldberg-variations,
then Francis Bacon
and now Oum Kalsoum......
where does it stop?

yours, Eric
said Eric W. 08/03/2009 12:10 • x
Dear Eric
Does it need to stop? Imagine an infinite universe. Even two parallel lines have a crossing point in space.
said Mieke Dutoit 08/03/2009 13:44 • x
This time you look like our minister of economy, innovation and simplicity, Vincent Van Quickenborne, he also appears everywhere without a reason. He never needs a reason. He is the reason himself.
said Bernard f 08/03/2009 15:00 • x
Bernard
I guess that counts for most politicians.
said Victor D. 08/03/2009 15:10 • x
What a great picture. It made me smile out loud.
said Dens Powells 08/03/2009 17:52 • x
Bernard
Quicky reminds me of Forrest Gump, he seems to be popping up everywhere.
said Mieke Dutoit 08/03/2009 18:41 • x
Arnon
Do you consider publishing a photo book? I think there must be a big market for a nice photobook.
said David Manos Pefko 08/03/2009 21:39 • x
Arnon
The transcription given to me by an Iraqi of her name is Afifa Skandar.
said Mieke Dutoit 09/03/2009 20:57 • x
Mieke
Thanks!
said Arnon Grunberg 10/03/2009 17:55 • x
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