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Cubist Figures Playing Musical Instruments - shown to scale
Zaid Shawwa

Cubist Figures Playing Musical Instruments, 2017

Estimated price$1,974 – $3,666

Acrylic On Canvas

120 × 80 cm | 47.2 × 31.5 in

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About the work

A dynamic cluster of fragmented, Cubist figures interact across a richly layered composition dominated by deep purples, cool blues, and muted greys. Musical instruments — including a guitar and a cello — weave through the angular forms, suggesting a scene of communal music-making rendered in bold geometric abstraction.

Zaid Shawwa (Jordan).

Acrylic On Canvas, 80 × 120 cm, 2017.

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

Medium
Size
120 × 80 cm | 47.2 × 31.5 in
Year
2017
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Purple, Blue, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Zaid Shawwa — Acrylic On Canvas, 80 × 120 cm (representative image)
Zaid Shawwa

Jordan

Zaid Shawwa is a contemporary artist from Jordan, recognized for his dynamic engagement with painting and mixed media. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the urban experience, employing a vibrant palette and expressive forms that reflect both personal and collective narratives. Shawwa’s artistic practice is marked by a blend of abstraction and figuration, with compositions that evoke the layered textures of city life and cultural heritage.

Shawwa has exhibited his work in several notable institutions across the Middle East, including solo and group exhibitions at Darat al Funun in Amman, a leading center for contemporary Arab art. His participation in regional art fairs and curated shows has contributed to his growing reputation within the Jordanian and broader Arab art scenes. While his works have garnered attention from collectors and critics alike, there is no public record of sales at major international auction houses such as Christie’s, Sotheby’s, or Bonhams as of this writing.

Based in Amman, Zaid Shawwa continues to develop his artistic voice, contributing to the evolving landscape of contemporary art in Jordan. His practice reflects a commitment to exploring the complexities of modern life in the region, positioning him as a significant figure among the new generation of Jordanian artists.

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Acrylic

A fast-drying, water-based paint developed in the twentieth century. Versatile and vivid, it can mimic oil or watercolor and suits bold, flat color — a favourite of many contemporary artists across the region.
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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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