Dia al-Azzawi is an Iraqi artist known for both his paintings and sculpture which incorporate traditional elements of Arabic calligraphy, scenes from Iraq’s history, and Babylonian symbols. “All I am ...

Widely acknowledged as a pioneer of modern Arab art, Dia Azzawi’s work is highly-politicized, often reflecting pivotal events in the history of his region. These have included a series of paintings ...

Compressing Dia al-Azzawi’s expansive oeuvre in a Mayfair gallery is no easy feat, considering his decades-long practice, informed by his training in archaeology and ethnography, with visuals that ...