Georgetown University’s student organization No Lost Generation (NLG) partnered with the Afghan artist collective ArtLords to host a five-day exhibition at the Intercultural Center galleria. Curated by Omaid Sharifi, the showcase featured works by three Afghan refugee artists—Abdul Hakim Maqsoodi, Mohammad Younus Qani, and Fatima Wojohat—centered around the theme of "nawroz" (new day). The collection spanned traditional Afghan miniatures, scenes of displacement, and portraits exploring the resilience of female refugees.
The exhibition serves as a vital platform for using art as a tool for political resistance and education within an academic setting. By bringing these narratives to the School of Foreign Service, the organizers aimed to bridge the gap between abstract global policy and the lived human experiences of displacement. It highlights the ongoing mission of ArtLords to defend artistic freedom and preserve Afghan cultural identity following the collective's expansion into a global movement after the fall of Kabul.