early life and training jawad saleem, also known as jewad selim, was a renowned iraqi painter and sculptor born in ankara, ottoman empire in 1919. his artistic journey began with training in baghdad, followed by studies in various european countries. artistic contributions saleem's involvement with the iraqi baghdad modern art group marked a significant turning point in his career. this group encouraged artists to blend arab heritage with modern art forms, leading to saleem's influential role in shaping modern iraqi art. nasb al-hurriyya monument, an iconic example of 20th-century iraqi mode…