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The Institute of Fine Arts and the Fine Arts Society were established in 1940-41 [55] and the Iraqi Artists' Society was founded in 1956, after which many exhibitions were mounted. [ 56 ] In 1958, British rule was overthrown and Abdul Karim Qasim assumed power.
Faeq Hassan (also known as Faiq Hassan, Fayiq Hassan or Faik Hassan) (1914–1992) was an Iraqi painter noted for founding several 20th century art groups, which collectively were responsible for bridging the gap between Iraqi heritage and traditional art and modern art. He is often called the 'father of Iraqi modern art.'
Ghassan Muhsen (Arabic: غسان محسن ; born 1945) [1] is an Iraqi career diplomat, as well as an artist with over 18 solo exhibitions and over 30 joint shows in four continents ranging from New Delhi to New York, from Dubai to Tunis. [2]
The UK registered charity was established to address specific needs, identified by the Ruya Foundation whilst carrying out its unique work in Iraq, that were found to be applicable internationally. [12] It is led by Tamara Chalabi and has a programme of exhibitions, commissions and publications. [13]
The Iraq Museum (Arabic: المتحف العراقي) is the national museum of Iraq, located in Baghdad. It is sometimes informally called the National Museum of Iraq. The Iraq Museum contains precious relics from the Mesopotamian, Abbasid, and Persian civilizations. [1] It was looted during and after the 2003 Invasion of Iraq.
Ala Bashir earned many national and international awards, among which are the Gold Medal in the Biennale International Exhibition in Baghdad in 1988, the second prize in the International Poster Exhibition in Paris in 1983 and Iraq's highest State Award for Fine Art in 2003.
Ashes to Art: The Iraqi Phoenix, [Featuring Malallah and four other Iraqi artists living in exile], Curated by Peter Hastings Falk, Pomegranate Gallery, 2005 [20] Iraq's Past Speaks to the Present, British Museum; Sophisticated Ways: Destruction of an Ancient City [joint exhibition with Rashad Salim], 6 June – 6 September, Aya Art Gallery ...
The Mosul Museum (Arabic: متحف الموصل) is the second largest museum in Iraq after the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad. It was heavily looted during the 2003 Iraq War. [1] [2] Founded in 1952, the museum consisted of a small hall until a new building was opened in 1972, containing ancient Assyrian artifacts. [3]