Dia' Al-azzawi

Dia al-Azzawi studied first archaeology and then fine arts in Baghdad. His work includes paintings, prints, drawings and books as well as sculpture. As a prominent Iraqi artist now living in London, he plays an important role in the promotion of Iraqi and Arab art to wider audiences.

Al-azzawi was born in Baghdad in 1939

Studied art and archeology in Baghdad

Studied fine arts in the United Kingdom

Held many one man exhibitions in Baghdad, Kuwait, Beirut, Frankfort, Libya and Casablanca. · Participated in many international exhibitions, such as:

-Mobile exhibition of Arab art in the Arab countries, London and Rome.

-First Triennial of International art in India in 1974.

-The 4th and 5th international Biennial of Posters in Yugoslavia.

-The international Caginess Sur Mer exhibition in France.

-Venice Bienniale in 1976.

-International exhibition of drawing in New York in 1977.

Wrote many articles about Iraqi Contemporary art and Arab art.

He now lives in London as a full-time artist.