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Dia al-Azzawi Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Dia al-Azzawi · born 1939

Pleasure to the Eye (ed. 6/7)

2008 · Математи: Арабський музей сучасного мистецтва, Доха · original 84 x 80 cm

Dia al-azzawi’s ‘Pleasure to the Eye’ – a striking digital painting of a file folder, blending Pop Art & geometric abstraction. Explore its bold colors & controlled chaos!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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We Are Not Seen But Corpses (The Massacre of Sabra) (ed. 36/60)

1983 · Математи: Арабський музей сучасного мистецтва, Доха

Hauntingly beautiful 'We Are Not Seen But Corpses' by Dia al-Azawi. A powerful depiction of the Sabra Massacre, hand-painted reproduction available. Explore Iraqi art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Amin Hasanain Al-Ibrahimy

2019 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 58 x 60 cm

Dia al-Azzawi’s "Amin Hasanain Al-Ibrahimy" explodes with fragmented Cubist forms and bold color blocking, embodying Iraqi identity amidst political upheaval. This striking portrait, created in 1999, showcases the artist's unique style and resilience – discover this powerful artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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قامة العشق إذا أصابه الحزن‎

1970 · The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation, Beirut · original 134 x 134 cm

Abstract Expressionist masterpiece by Dia al-Azzawi, ‘Quamt Al 'Ish’ captures displacement and grief through fragmented forms and bold colors. Explore this iconic 1970s artwork and its powerful symbolism – a unique piece to own.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Blue Mask

2018 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 20 x 12 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Arabic Letters No.4

1981 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 100 x 120 cm

This 1981 abstract expressionist work by Dia al-Azzawi explores Arabic calligraphy through vibrant color. Discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Desert Scene No. 2

1981 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 100 x 70 cm

Dia al-Azzawi's 'Desert Scene No. 2' (1981) presents an abstracted elephant within a desert landscape, blending geometric shapes & earthy tones with Iraqi heritage. Explore this striking piece of modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Relationship

1983 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 115 x 80 cm

Experience Dia al-Azzawi's abstract expressionist masterpiece, Relationship (1983), a fragmented journey of color and form from Iraq; discover this evocative piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Fishermen

1963 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 65 x 45 cm

Experience Dia al-Azzawi's 1963 modernist 'Fishermen,' a vibrant abstraction of life rendered in warm earth tones; discover this powerful piece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Architectural composition

1971 · The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation, Beirut · original 99 x 99 cm

Explore Dia al-Azzawi's 'Architectural Composition,' an abstract oil painting reflecting Iraqi heritage and modernist influences—cubism, calligraphy—with layered blues & geometric shapes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Guarding his Mysterious Gift 1

2007 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 30 x 9 cm

Explore 'Guarding his Mysterious Gift 1' by Dia al-Azzawi (2007). A striking abstract sculpture in dark greens & red, embodying protection & Iraqi heritage. Modern Arab art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Desert Rose No. 4

2012 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 86 x 54 cm

Dia al-Azzawi 'Desert Rose No. 4' by Dia al-Azzawi is a striking sculptural piece featuring layered geometric shapes in shades of orange, reflecting modernist aesthetics like Cubism and Constructivism. Its glossy resin surface highlights architectural references and evokes themes of resilience and beauty amidst harsh environments. Explore Dia al-Azzawi's 'Desert Rose No. 4,' an abstract sculptur

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Plate of Colors

2019 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman

Vibrant abstract geometry meets cultural depth in Dia al-Azzawi's Plate of Colors; explore this energetic modern masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Saga of the Descent of Goddess Ishtar

1971 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 88 x 63 cm

A vibrant Cubist masterpiece depicting the mythological descent of Goddess Ishtar by Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi, blending ancient Mesopotamian legend with modern abstraction for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Arab Market

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah · original 153 x 153 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Untitled

1997 · Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture, Dubai

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Sumeriayat

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah · original 84 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Mesopotamia

1979 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 48 x 10 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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A Wolf Howls: Memories of a Poet

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah

Explore 'A Wolf Howls: Memories of a Poet' by Dia al-azzawi – a captivating black & white artwork featuring animals & evocative symbolism. Discover Iraqi modern art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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We Are Not Seen, but, Corpses (The Massacre of Sabra and Shatila 5 of 8)

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah · original 100 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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We Are Not Seen, but, Corpses (The Massacre of Sabra and Shatila 6 of 8)

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah · original 100 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Chair

2008 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 77 x 76 cm

Experience Dia al-Azzawi's vibrant Cubist chair abstraction, a dynamic geometric study from 2008; discover this piece of modern Iraqi art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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We Are Not Seen, but, Corpses (The Massacre of Sabra and Shatila 8 of 8)

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah · original 100 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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We Are Not Seen, but, Corpses (The Massacre of Sabra and Shatila 2 of 8)

Barjeel Art Foundation, Sharjah · original 100 x 70 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 35 artworks by Dia al-Azzawi
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Guarding his Gift

2018 · Ibrahimi Collection, Amman · original 17 x 8 cm

Dia al-Azzawi's 'Guarding his Gift' is a striking cubist sculpture embodying protection and Iraqi heritage, featuring bold colors & geometric forms. Explore its symbolic depth.

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The artist

Dia al-Azzawi

born 1939

Quick facts

Museums on APSThe Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation, Ibrahimi Collection, Математи: Арабський музей сучасного мистецтва, Barjeel Art Foundation, Atassi Foundation for Art and Culture
Color intensitymonochromatic
Vibeserene
Movementscubism
Works on APS35
Corpus themescultural heritage
Room fitliving room
Art periodModern

Biography

A Life Forged in Mesopotamian Echoes

Dia al-Azzawi, born in Baghdad in 1939, is more than just a painter; he’s a visual poet of the Arab world, an artist whose life and work are inextricably linked to the turbulent history and enduring cultural heritage of Iraq. His formative years unfolded amidst a period of profound political and social change, a backdrop that would deeply inform his artistic vision. From early childhood experiences steeped in Iraqi folklore and the majestic remnants of Mesopotamia’s ancient civilizations, al-Azzawi developed an acute sensitivity to the power of symbolism and narrative. This foundation led him to the Institute of Fine Arts in Baghdad, where he received formal training, mastering technical skills while simultaneously absorbing the currents of art history – a knowledge base he would later brilliantly synthesize with his own unique aesthetic language. Even then, it was clear that al-Azzawi wasn’t simply aiming to replicate existing styles; he sought to excavate and revitalize the visual culture of his ancestors.

The Birth of a Distinctive Vision

Al-Azzawi's artistic journey began with explorations in abstract expressionism, but this phase proved merely a stepping stone towards something far more distinctive. He quickly gravitated toward an innovative style that boldly integrated Arabic calligraphy into his compositions. This wasn’t mere ornamentation; it was a deliberate act of reclamation, a powerful assertion of Arab identity within the global art landscape. Al-Azzawi became a central figure in the *Hurufiyya* movement, a collective endeavor to liberate Arabic letters from their traditional linguistic function and explore their inherent aesthetic potential as abstract forms. His canvases began to pulse with the energy of ancient scripts, transformed into dynamic shapes and patterns that resonated with both historical weight and contemporary relevance. The palette he employed was often vibrant and emotionally charged, reflecting not only his personal intensity but also a deep engagement with the political realities surrounding him. He didn’t shy away from confronting difficult themes; instead, he channeled them into works of profound beauty and unsettling power.

Forging New Paths: The New Vision Group

In 1963, recognizing the need for a more progressive artistic voice in Iraq, al-Azzawi co-founded the New Vision group (Jama’at al-Ru’ya al-Jadida). This collective of Iraqi artists aimed to break free from conventional norms and modernize Arab art. It was a bold undertaking, challenging established institutions and advocating for experimentation. Al-Azzawi's leadership within the group proved instrumental in fostering a vibrant artistic community and inspiring a new generation of creatives. The New Vision group wasn’t simply about stylistic innovation; it was about redefining what it meant to be an Arab artist in a rapidly changing world, forging a path toward greater cultural autonomy and self-expression. Through exhibitions, publications, and collaborative projects, they sought to elevate the profile of modern Iraqi art both domestically and internationally.

Themes of Heritage, Conflict, and Exile

Throughout his prolific career, Dia al-Azzawi has consistently addressed themes of heritage, identity, conflict, and exile – subjects deeply resonant with the experiences of the Arab world. His work serves as a poignant reflection of the political turmoil and social upheaval that have marked Iraq’s history and continue to shape its present. He masterfully navigates diverse media—painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art—demonstrating an unwavering commitment to artistic innovation. Notable works like “Amin Hasanain Al-Ibrahimy,” a moving tribute to the renowned Iraqi poet, and the harrowing “Nasheed Al Jassad (Bodily Anthem) Tel el Zaatar” series, commemorating the victims of the Tel al-Zaatar refugee camp massacre in Lebanon, stand as powerful testaments to his artistic conscience. His collaborative spirit is also evident in projects like the Nabu Museum in Lebanon, a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting Arab art and culture for future generations.

A Legacy Etched in Calligraphy and Courage

Today, Dia al-Azzawi is rightfully regarded as one of the most important and influential artists of the modern Arab world. His pioneering use of Arabic calligraphy, coupled with his unflinching exploration of complex socio-political themes, has left an indelible mark on subsequent generations of artists. Though he now resides in London, he remains a vital voice in contemporary art, continuing to advocate for Arab artistic expression on a global stage. His work is exhibited internationally and held in numerous prestigious collections, solidifying his place as a significant figure not only within the context of Middle Eastern art but also within the broader narrative of global art history. Dia al-Azzawi’s legacy isn't just about aesthetic innovation; it’s about courage—the courage to confront difficult truths, to reclaim cultural identity, and to use art as a powerful tool for social change.

Questions & Answers

Where is Dia al-Azzawi from?

Dia al-Azzawi was born in Iraq.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Dia al-Azzawi?

Dia al-Azzawi was born in Baghdad in 1939.

What colors did Dia al-Azzawi use most often?

The color profile of Dia al-Azzawi's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

Collector's quiz

Dia al-Azzawi is most known for blending which artistic element into his compositions?
What was the primary aim of the 'New Vision Group' co-founded by al-Azzawi?
Which movement is Dia al-Azzawi associated with, focusing on the aesthetic potential of Arabic letters?
What significant theme is frequently addressed in al-Azzawi's work?
Besides painting, what other media has Dia al-Azzawi worked with?

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