Fahmi Al-Qaisi: A Visionary of Iraqi Abstraction Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1939, Fahmi Al-Qaisi’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to the tumultuous yet vibrant history of his homeland. His life and work represent a significant thread in the tapestry of modern Iraqi art, marked by both formal training and an intensely personal engagement with color, form, and the spirit of his nation. Al-Qaisi's career unfolded against a backd…
Scroll through fahmi al-qaisi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups fahmi al-qaisi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
