Sights on Iraqi Modern and Contemporary Art from the Ibrahimi Collection

The Ibrahimi art collection is a living, growing body of work. The collection includes works that represent the Iraqi modern art movement, from its inception in the 1920s to the present. It reflects a vivid picture of the continuous creativity and growth in spite of the fact that most of the artists are now living all over the world. It clearly demonstrates that the communication between Iraqi artists of all generations contin ues, albeit on a personal level, or through exhibitions held in Amman, Beirut, and the Arab Gulf capitals. The collection as a whole portrays Iraqi modern art for over a century with its achievements at national and international levels. While it reflects the continuous interconnections between all the generations of artists, different styles and intellectual growth throughout, it varies in number and artistic value. The founder of the Ibrahimi collection is an Iraqi medical doctor and businessman Dr. Hasanain Al-Ibrahimi; the purpose of this collection is to contribute to preserving the rich heritage of Iraqi modern and contemporary art and raise awareness of its creativity without any tendencies or preference for specific artists or critics on the account of others.