Being Iraqi Taught Me To Be Very

When I Was Growing Up In Iraq, There Was An Unbroken Belief In Progress And A Great Sense Of Optimism. It Was A Moment Of Nation Building.

I Really Believe In The Idea Of The Future.

Wherever I Am In The World, My Perfect Day Begins With Waking Up And Heading To The Beach Or The Pool Or Somewhere I Can Be Semi-comatose. I Just Wake Up And Go To The Sun.

You Don't Always Have To Show Art In What's Called A White Box; You Can Have A Kind Of Complexity Within An Exhibit Which Actually Respects The Art As Well.

You Really Have To Have A Goal. The Goal Posts Might Shift, But You Should Have A Goal. Know What It Is You Want To Find Out.