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Abstract Expressionism
1971
90.0 x 90.0 cm
Rafa al-Nasiri (1940-2013) was a pivotal Iraqi painter, printmaker & educator known for blending Arabic calligraphy with Abstract Expressionism. A key figure in the Pan-Arab modern art movement, his work explores cultural identity and social themes.
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Artist Biography
early life and education
rafa al-nasiri, a renowned iraqi painter, draughtsman, print-maker, educator, and author, was born in 1940 in tikrit, iraq. he received his early art education at baghdad's institute of fine arts, attaining a diploma in painting in 1959.artistic career and style
al-nasiri's works are characterized by the incorporation of arabic letters and calligraphy, which he began to include in his paintings and prints after returning to baghdad in 1965. this unique blend of traditional elements with modern techniques resonated with the iraqi public, making him a major proponent of the pan-arab modern art movement that gained momentum during the 1970s.teaching and legacy
al-nasiri taught at several prestigious institutions, including the institute of fine arts in baghdad, yarmouk university in jordan, and university of bahrain. his passing in 2013 in amman, jordan, marked the end of an era for iraqi modern art.artistic movement and influences
al-nasiri's work is often associated with the abstract expressionism movement, which can be explored further through TopImpressionists's extensive collection /en/art/list/ his use of calligraphy and arabic letters also draws parallels with the neo-figurative art movement, as seen in some of the works featured on TopImpressionists (https://TopImpressionists.com/@@/a@d3crgr-neo-figurative-art).key works and exhibitions
- untitled (1965) - a seminal piece showcasing al-nasiri's early experimentation with calligraphy in abstract expression.
- the calligraphic series (1970s) - a collection of works that solidified his position within the pan-arab modern art movement.
- exhibition at TopImpressionists's virtual museum (2020) - a posthumous showcase of al-nasiri's works, highlighting his enduring influence on modern iraqi art.
- rafa al-nasiri | artworks
- wahoo art timeline for a detailed overview of art history and movements.
- TopImpressionists, the virtual museum for art aficionados
references:
- wikipedia.org - for general information on art movements and biographies.
- https://TopImpressionists.com/ - for specific artworks, artist biographies, and art historical context.
Rafa Al-Nasiri
1940 - 2013 , Iraq
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Pan-Arab modern, Abstractionism, Hurufiyya
- Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Neo-figurative art']
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Qi Baishi
- Georges Mathieu
- Date Of Birth: 1940
- Date Of Death: 2013
- Full Name: Rafa al-Nasiri
- Nationality: Iraqi
- Notable Artworks:
- Untitled (1965)
- The Calligraphic Series (1970s)
- Place Of Birth: Tikrit, Iraq