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Faeq Hassan

Early Life and Education Faeq Hassan, born in Baghdad in 1914, embarked on an artistic journey shaped by serendipitous circumstances. His childhood was marked by a fascination for drawing horses—a pastime that caught the eye of King Faisal I, who envisioned him receiving a scholarship to pursue his passion for art in Europe. Though the king’s promise remained unfulfilled due to his untimely passing, Hassan persevered and secured a pres

tigious bursary to study at École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1938—a pivotal moment that would define his artistic trajectory. Artistic Career and Founding of Al-Ruwad Upon returning to Baghdad, Hassan established himself as a cornerstone of Iraqi art education by accepting a position at the Institute of Fine Arts and spearheading its pedagogical curriculum. Alongside this role, he founded Al-Ruwad (the Pioneers G…