Behzad’s Arts Award (8AM Media Annual Awards) | December 2025

Behzad’s Arts Award (8AM Media Annual Awards) | December 2025

We were deeply honoured to receive the Behzad’s Arts Award at the 8AM Media (Hasht-e-Subh Daily) Annual Awards 2025 for our collaborative exhibition Sparks in the Dark.

This recognition holds special meaning for us. Sparks in the Dark and Hoori Handmade were created to share the resilience, artistry, and untold stories of Afghan women—women who continue to create light even in the darkest moments.

We proudly dedicate this award to the courageous women behind Sparks in the Dark and Hoori Handmade. Their strength, their creativity, and their voices are the true force behind this work. Every piece they create carries history, heartbreak, hope, and an unbreakable spirit.

We are grateful to 8AM Media for recognising not only the art, but the women whose stories inspire every step of this journey.