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Abstract White Animal Forms on Geometric Background - shown to scale
Kathem Haidar

Abstract White Animal Forms on Geometric Background, 1975

Estimated price$35,000 – $65,000

Oil on Canvas

71 × 90 cm | 28.0 × 35.4 in

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About the work

Interlocking white animal-like forms occupy the canvas, their stylised bodies defined by rhythmic lines and curved limbs set against a bold geometric backdrop of terracotta orange, deep brown, and muted grey. The composition carries a primordial energy, drawing on ancient symbolic imagery rendered through a distinctly modernist cubist lens.

Kathem Haidar (Iraq, 1932–1985).

Oil on Canvas, 90 × 71 cm, 1975.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
71 × 90 cm | 28.0 × 35.4 in
Year
1975
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Orange, Brown, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Kathem Haidar — Oil on canvas , 90 × 71 cm (representative image)
Kathem Haidar

Iraq, b. 1932–1985

Kathem Haidar (1932–1985) was a prominent Iraqi artist known for his innovative contributions to modern Iraqi art. Born in Baghdad, Haidar was deeply influenced by the cultural and political landscape of Iraq, which shaped his artistic vision. He worked across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and printmaking, often exploring themes of identity, heritage, and the human condition. His style is noted for its expressive use of form and symbolism, blending elements of Iraqi folklore with modernist sensibilities.

Haidar’s work was widely exhibited in Iraq and internationally. He participated in significant group and solo exhibitions, including shows at the National Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad, which holds several of his works in its permanent collection. His art was also featured in major regional exhibitions that highlighted the evolution of modern art in the Arab world. Haidar’s influence extended to his role as an educator, mentoring a generation of Iraqi artists and contributing to the development of the country’s artistic institutions.

At auction, Kathem Haidar’s works have appeared at reputable houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, where they have attracted attention from collectors of Middle Eastern modern art. His paintings and mixed-media pieces are recognized for their historical and cultural significance, reflecting the complexities of Iraqi society during his lifetime. Haidar remains a key figure in the narrative of 20th-century Iraqi art, celebrated for his distinctive voice and enduring legacy.

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Oil

Pigment bound in oil, prized for its depth, luminosity, and slow drying that lets artists blend and build rich layers. The most enduring medium of modern painting, it remains central to the work of the region's leading modernists.
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Cubism

A revolutionary early-twentieth-century approach that fractures objects into geometric planes and multiple viewpoints at once. Arab artists such as Jamil Hamoudi adapted its geometry to calligraphic and regional themes.
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