contemporary Iraqi painting
So I'm doing a presentation on the US's involvement in Iraq in a couple days, and I have to include any cultural aspect I want... I found a ton of great Iraqi painters, so I think that's what I'll do..
Mohammed Mssayer
Invasion of Baghdad
2005
Oil on Canvas
Mohammed Jafaar
Village Women
2005
Oil on Canvas
Hadi Mahood
Iraqi Fish
2005
Oil on Canvas
Sarmed Khazi
Untitled
2005
Oil on Canvas
Muhammad Al Kasim
Lost in Baghdad 2
2005
Oil on Canvas
Muhammad Al Kasim
Lost in Baghdad 1
2005
Oil on Canvas
Dalya Mohammed
Dream
2005
Oil on Canvas
Dalya Mohammed
Untitled
2005
Oil on Canvas
Maarib Abd-Jabbar
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Amal
The Houses of Baghdad
2005
Oil on Canvas
Nada Aayed
Shoes
2003
Oil on Canvas
Nada Aayed
Women & Domes
2006
Oil on Canvas
Maarib Abd-Jabbar
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Nashwa Ali Mumtaz
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Maarib Abd-Jabbar
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Dalya Mohammed
Untitled
2005
Oil on Canvas
Nagham Taha
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
"To dedicate one’s life to art is a struggle even in the most stable society.
There are inherent barriers that weed out those who aren’t serious. Those
who remain are truly passionate and dedicated to an artistic and creative life.
But, in times of upheaval, extreme chaos and war, even the most dedicated
artist can be stifled by the immediate concerns of his or her life. These are the artists who truly need our help.
Unfortunately, artists are the first group to be abandoned in times of
trouble. Art is seen as a luxury when starvation, misery and murder are the
norm. A fundamental tenet of our organization is that art and artists are not a luxury, but are in fact the foundation of society. They are the irreplaceable segment of society that carries, preserves and reflects cultural identity.
Without artists, society is doomed. The role of artists becomes even more
critical during times of social upheaval. Unfortunately, support for the arts disappears during these periods.
This is why we are here." - iraqi-art.com
Mohammed Mssayer
Invasion of Baghdad
2005
Oil on Canvas
Mohammed Jafaar
Village Women
2005
Oil on Canvas
Hadi Mahood
Iraqi Fish
2005
Oil on Canvas
Sarmed Khazi
Untitled
2005
Oil on Canvas
Muhammad Al Kasim
Lost in Baghdad 2
2005
Oil on Canvas
Muhammad Al Kasim
Lost in Baghdad 1
2005
Oil on Canvas
Dalya Mohammed
Dream
2005
Oil on Canvas
Dalya Mohammed
Untitled
2005
Oil on Canvas
Maarib Abd-Jabbar
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Amal
The Houses of Baghdad
2005
Oil on Canvas
Nada Aayed
Shoes
2003
Oil on Canvas
Nada Aayed
Women & Domes
2006
Oil on Canvas
Maarib Abd-Jabbar
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Nashwa Ali Mumtaz
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Maarib Abd-Jabbar
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
Dalya Mohammed
Untitled
2005
Oil on Canvas
Nagham Taha
Untitled
2006
Oil on Canvas
"To dedicate one’s life to art is a struggle even in the most stable society.
There are inherent barriers that weed out those who aren’t serious. Those
who remain are truly passionate and dedicated to an artistic and creative life.
But, in times of upheaval, extreme chaos and war, even the most dedicated
artist can be stifled by the immediate concerns of his or her life. These are the artists who truly need our help.
Unfortunately, artists are the first group to be abandoned in times of
trouble. Art is seen as a luxury when starvation, misery and murder are the
norm. A fundamental tenet of our organization is that art and artists are not a luxury, but are in fact the foundation of society. They are the irreplaceable segment of society that carries, preserves and reflects cultural identity.
Without artists, society is doomed. The role of artists becomes even more
critical during times of social upheaval. Unfortunately, support for the arts disappears during these periods.
This is why we are here." - iraqi-art.com