19 October – 15 December 2021
This one-person exhibition by master Iraqi artist
Faisel Laibi Sahi
“Iraqi Chronicles” presents a compelling body of work by Faisal Laibi Sahi, one of Iraq’s most significant contemporary figurative painters. The exhibition explores everyday life, memory, and identity through richly detailed compositions that merge reality with imagination.
Faisal Labi Sahi Born in the port city of Basra in Iraq, Faisel Laibi Sahi graduated from Baghdad’s Institute of Fine Arts in 1968 and from the Academy of Fine Arts at Baghdad University in1970 His first exhibition was at the Basra Cultural Centre gallery in Iraq in 1966, followed by an exhibition in 1972 at the Iraqi Artist Society in Baghdad.
Rooted in Iraqi cultural heritage, Laibi’s paintings draw from Mesopotamian mythology, Islamic art, and Arabic literary traditions. His work reflects both personal and collective narratives, offering intimate glimpses into social life while subtly addressing Iraq's political and cultural histories.
Characterized by strong draftsmanship and vibrant color, the exhibition highlights Laibi’s ability to balance storytelling with aesthetic precision. Figures, interiors, and symbolic elements intertwine to create scenes that feel both timeless and contemporary.
