Farah Nosh facts for kids

Farah Nosh (Arabic: فرح نوش) is an Iraqi Canadian photojournalist. She is known for her powerful photos that show what life is like in Iraq, especially during times of conflict. Her work has been shown in art galleries in the U.S. and the UK. She even appeared on CNN's "Inside The Middle East" show, which highlights people making a difference in the region.

Early Life and Education

Farah Nosh was born and grew up in Canada. In 1998, she went to the University of British Columbia. There, she studied geography for her first degree. Later, in 2002, she earned a special diploma in photojournalism. She got this diploma from the Western Academy of Photography in Victoria.

Reporting from Iraq

When the U.S.–Iraq war began in 2003, Farah was working as a freelance photographer in Iraq. Instead of staying with other journalists, she chose to live in a small house in western Baghdad with her family. This meant she experienced the war from a very personal viewpoint. She focused on showing the lives of both Iraqi citizens and American soldiers.

Her Photography Work

Farah Nosh uses her photography to show how war affects people. In 2002, she moved to Iraq to work as a freelance photographer. This was when Saddam Hussein was still in power. Her photos were published in many famous magazines and newspapers. These included Life, The New York Times, and Time.

Documenting Life in Conflict Zones

Since the Iraq war started in 2003, Farah has often visited Iraq. She works with both the U.S. military and Iraqi people. Her goal is to capture their stories through her lens. In 2006, it became very dangerous in Baghdad. Farah secretly traveled around the city to photograph the lives of Iraqis affected by the war. This important work earned her an Overseas Press Club Award. She also reported on Iraqi refugees living in Damascus. Besides Iraq, she has photographed in many other countries. These include Afghanistan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, and Egypt.

The Haida Language Project

In 2005, Farah started a special project in Canada and Alaska. She used large cameras to photograph the last people who spoke the Haida language fluently. This project showed how important it is to preserve native languages. In 2011, her photos were shown in an exhibition. A book about the project was also released at the Haida Gwaii Museum.

Exhibitions

Farah Nosh's powerful photographs have been displayed in many art shows. Here are some of her notable exhibitions:

• Witness: Casualties of War, 2008, Stephen Cohen Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
• War and Medicine, 2008/9, Wellcome Collection, London
• Blow Out, 2009, The Empty Quarter Fine Art Photography Gallery, DIFC, Dubai
• That Which Makes Us Haida – The Haida Language, 2011, Haida Gwaii Museum, Haida Heritage Centre, Haida Gwaii
• Stanley Park After the Storm of 2006, 2011/12, Teck Gallery, SFU, Vancouver
• That Which Makes Us Haida – The Haida Language, 2012, Bill Reid Gallery, Vancouver

Awards and Recognition

Farah Nosh has received many awards for her photojournalism. These awards recognize her skill and bravery in capturing important stories.

• 2005: "PDN's 30 2005: Our Choice of Emerging Photographers to Watch", Photo District News
• 2006: National Geographic Magazine Development Grant
• 2007: Nominated for ICP Infinity Award for Photojournalism
• 2007: Photo District News Nikon Storyteller Award
• 2007: National Press Photographers Association – 1st Place Single Portrait, Time magazine
• 2007: National Press Photographers Association – 1st Place Serial Portrait, The New York Times
• 2007: Pictures of the Year International – 1st Place Magazine Portrait, Time magazine
• 2007: Pictures of the Year International – 2nd Place Magazine Photographer of the Year
• 2007: Overseas Press Club of America – 1st Place Feature Photography, Time magazine

See also

• Iraqi art
• List of Iraqi artists