Mahmoud Sabri: Pioneer of Iraqi Modernism Mahmoud Sabri (1927-2012) stands as a monumental figure in Iraqi art history, recognized as one of the foremost architects of modernism within the nation’s artistic landscape. Born in Baghdad during the tumultuous years following World War I, Sabri's formative experiences instilled in him a profound understanding of social and political realities that would permeate his oeuvre—a dedication to…