Niga Salam is a Kurdish artist and curator. Their work centres on addressing critical issues such as gender inequality, the environment, and identity. With a robust background in photography, Niga Salam skillfully captures and highlights societal complexities, blending artistic expression with advocacy. Beyond local engagements in curating exhibitions and programs, they have made significant international appearances, including residencies in Spain, participation and curating exhibitions across Germany, Lebanon, and the USA including at the United Nations. Niga Salam’s approach to art transcends mere aesthetics; it serves as a powerful tool for humanitarian advocacy and research, fostering connections and collaborations amongst marginalised communities. Their declaration that “Activism is an essential part of being an artist” reflects their philosophy of art as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and societal transformation. Niga’s apporach to artistic expression to provoke questions rather than answer them. All this while her curating style connects space to concept and works with integration of multi-layered context of certain aspects of place and time, transcending her shows to be a display of an experience that work with the same philosophy of her artworks. This global outreach underscores their commitment to amplifying marginalised voices and promoting social change on a broader scale.