AbdulAmeer Alwan - Artist Bio

AbdulAmeer Alwan
In a Few Words
Born: 1960, Karbala, Iraq
Died: 2014, Dallas, TX, USA
Background: AbdulAmeer Alwan is an Iraqi artist known for his contributions to modern Iraqi art, blending traditional influences with contemporary techniques.
Style & Media: He worked primarily with painting and printmaking, often employing bold colors, abstract forms, and intricate textures to convey emotional depth.
Themes: Alwan’s art explores themes of identity, heritage, war, and displacement, reflecting both personal and collective experiences of Iraq’s cultural and historical landscape.
In a Few More Words
AbdulAmeer Alwan, born in 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq, was a distinguished painter known for his expressive use of oil painting. Throughout his career, he held numerous solo exhibitions in Iraq, Jordan, and the United States, including showcases at the National Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad and the United Nations building in New York. His work, including the notable piece Girl with the Lantern, demonstrated a unique sensitivity to light and emotion, reflecting deep cultural and humanistic themes.
Alwan was a member of the Iraqi Artists Association and the Iraqi Artists Syndicate. In 2003, he moved to the United States, where he continued his artistic practice and participated in exhibitions highlighting immigrant experiences. In 2014, he received the AQD Prize for Literature, Art, and Peace for his contributions to the art world. He later passed away the same year in Dallas, Texas. His legacy endures as a symbol of Iraqi artistic resilience.
Key Exhibitions & Auctions
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibition, National Museum of Modern Art, Baghdad, Iraq (1989)
Solo Exhibition, United Nations, New York, USA (2008)
Solo Exhibition, Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery, Amman, Jordan (2005)
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
AQD Prize Exhibition, Texas United States (2014)
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