About the artist

Yar Mohammad Taraky _{is a professional artist. He started his journey into the visual arts more than 20 years ago. Yar began art lessons with Afghan artist Ustad Khair Mohammad. Later on in 1975 he attended the Art school of the ministry of Culture of Afghanistan. By 1977 he participated in art exhibitions and competitions. Yar M. Taraky organized 10 personal exhibitions in Afghanistan, Europe and Canada. He also participated in more than 10 group exhibitions and shows. Yar M. Taraky graduated in 1994 from Uzbekistan fine art academy named after Kamaluddin Behzad. His works are sold to art lovers in Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Poland, Germany, United States of America, Canada, Uzbekistan and India. He is now working on a project of Afghan music and dance, which represents different Afghan traditions, musical instruments and dances.}