“Art and architecture have long inspired one another, each shaping imagination, innovation, and cultural memory.” Visitors to the new Chaldean Community Foundation building in West Bloomfield, CCF West, are greeted by a vibrant collection of artworks celebrating faith, culture, and history. The walls feature depictions of the Freedom Monument, King Nebuchadnezzar II, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Martyrs Wall, the Tree of Life, the Ishtar and Sennacherib Gates, and more. Many of these works were commissioned by the CCF and brought to life by artist Reni Stephan.
Read MoreRon Najor may not be a household name—yet—but within the world of independent film, he’s earned a reputation for telling deeply human, heartfelt, multi-layered stories. Born into a Chaldean-American family and raised among the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses and tight-knit community ties, Najor has taken a different path: film.
Read MoreArt is often seen as a reflection of a thriving society—one full of life, growth and expression. It profoundly influences communities by offering a platform for individuals to share their visions, values and self-expression with the world. Art reflects the times, often carries political meaning, and serves as a mirror of collective experience.
Read MoreThe vibrant artistry of the Chaldean-American community will be on full display this summer as the Perspectives 3 exhibition opens at Southfield City Hall. Featuring the work of eight Michigan-based Chaldean-American artists, the exhibit is a tribute to cultural identity, creative expression, and the power of visual storytelling.
Read MoreIn the heart of Sterling Heights, tucked inside a vibrant art studio, Reni Stephan continues to sculpt, paint and inspire. The Chaldean/Assyrian American artist has spent decades blending his cultural heritage with creative expression—growing from a passionate teenager working out of his family’s garage into an internationally recognized figure in the art world.
Read More“Write about what you know”—it’s an old writer’s axiom, and Reem Kashat is doing just that. In June, Kashat published her debut novel in the women’s fiction genre, Forgive and Remember, a self-published work that explores the lives of three generations of Chaldean women. Each generation faces the challenges of modern life from distinct perspectives, yet they all share common roots.
Read MoreFreestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired the VOD rights to the acclaimed dramedy Pomegranate. The film, which explores the complex cultural dynamics between Iraqi Muslims and Chaldeans (Iraqi Christians) in suburban Michigan.
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