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Dark Abstract Form on Blue Ground - shown to scale
Thair Kareem

Dark Abstract Form on Blue Ground, 2018

Estimated price$1,974 – $3,666

Oil on Canvas

60 × 75 cm | 23.6 × 29.5 in

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About the work

A commanding dark mass dominates the centre of this energetic abstract composition, set against a cool blue-grey ground punctuated by raw bursts of teal, red, and brown. The gestural brushwork and layered impasto create a sense of tension and depth, giving the work a powerful, brooding presence.

Thair Kareem (Iraq).

Oil on Canvas, 75 × 60 cm, 2018.

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

Medium
Size
60 × 75 cm | 23.6 × 29.5 in
Year
2018
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Black and White, Brown
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Thair Kareem — Acrylic On Canvas, 120 × 120 cm (representative image)
Thair Kareem

Iraq

Thair Kareem is a contemporary Iraqi artist recognized for his evocative paintings that often reflect the complexities of modern life in Iraq. Working primarily with oil on canvas, Kareem’s style blends elements of abstraction and figuration, employing a rich palette and expressive brushwork to convey themes of resilience, identity, and cultural memory. His compositions frequently explore the interplay between tradition and modernity, drawing on both personal experiences and broader social narratives within Iraqi society.

Kareem’s work has been exhibited in reputable institutions and galleries across the Middle East, including notable appearances at the Baghdad International Art Festival and exhibitions at the Iraqi Plastic Artists Society. His paintings have also attracted attention in the secondary art market, with sales recorded at major auction houses such as Christie’s Dubai, where his pieces have contributed to the growing recognition of contemporary Iraqi art on the international stage. Through his artistic practice, Thair Kareem continues to engage with the evolving landscape of Iraqi art, offering a poignant perspective on the country’s cultural and historical transformations.

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