{"title":"Karim Rasan","description":"\u003cp\u003eKareem Risan, born in Baghdad in 1960, is an Iraqi artist whose work deeply reflects the tumultuous history of his homeland. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Baghdad in 1988, Risan's artistic journey has been profoundly influenced by his experiences during the Gulf War and the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq. His oeuvre spans painting, printmaking, and mixed media, often incorporating elements reminiscent of Mesopotamian artifacts and the war-torn landscapes of Iraq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRisan has held solo exhibitions at esteemed venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad (1992), Dar Al-Mashriq Gallery in Amman (1997), Al-Riwaq Gallery in Bahrain (2005), and Gallery Hittite in Toronto (2009). His participation in significant group exhibitions includes \"Between the Tigris and Euphrates\" at the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris (1988), \"Word into Art\" at the British Museum in London (2006), and \"Iraqi Artists in Exile\" at the Station Museum of Contemporary Art in Houston (2008). His works are part of prestigious collections, including Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, the British Museum in London, and Darat al-Funun in Amman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Risan relocated to Toronto, Canada, where he continues to live and work. His art remains a poignant commentary on the enduring impact of conflict and displacement, serving as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"karim-rasan-2327","title":"Ancient Symbols and Calligraphy on Tablet, 1992","description":"Artwork made by Karim Rasan (1960-present) in 1992. The medium used is Board with dimensions of 43cm x 88cm. Currently Exhibited at the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts in Jordan.","brand":"Karim Rasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49441107706049,"sku":"Karim-Rasan-HM-2327","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/c38c12b03d82184da03dabcc2dd135ad.jpg?v=1753706885"},{"product_id":"karim-rasan-2326","title":"Grid of Abstract Calligraphic Symbols, 1994","description":"Artwork made by Karim Rasan (1960-present) in 1994. The medium used is Mixed media on paper  with dimensions of 27cm x 30cm. Currently Exhibited at the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts in Jordan.","brand":"Karim Rasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49441262338241,"sku":"Karim-Rasan-HM-2326","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/d03c920e0bbe2118ff5be6018ae6c643.jpg?v=1753714178"},{"product_id":"karim-rasan-2309","title":"Abstract Figure with Symbols and Circle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA richly textured vertical composition fills the board with a central circular form containing an abstracted figure, flanked by two triangular shapes inscribed with ancient-looking symbols. Dark, earthy browns and blacks dominate the layered surface, which is covered in etched grid patterns and cryptic markings that evoke an archaic visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarim Rasan (Iraq).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil on Board, 40 × 120 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karim Rasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49443371057345,"sku":"Karim-Rasan-HM-2309","price":14100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/07b646588d2fd8c5b52a4c46c4ddc547.jpg?v=1753795611"},{"product_id":"karim-rasan-2325","title":"Improvisation Abstract Print, 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eBold gestural marks in red, ochre, and black collide across a white ground, punctuated by a vertical row of grey circles and sweeping brushwork that evoke spontaneous, improvisational energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarim Rasan (Iraq, –present).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraphic, Print Making, 30 × 31 cm, 2005.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned  17 \/ 20 Print.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Karim Rasan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49443385409729,"sku":"Karim-Rasan-HM-2325","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/files\/50d847961cd259f09b2bd49bb8d34f50.jpg?v=1753796312"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5002\/5921\/collections\/50d847961cd259f09b2bd49bb8d34f50.jpg?v=1756030809","url":"https:\/\/artsamy.com\/collections\/karim-rasan.oembed","provider":"Artsamy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}