FAKHER MOHAMMAD
Fakher Mohammad was born in 1954 in Babylon, Iraq, he is widely recognized as a pioneering figure in the Iraqi contemporary art scene. Fakher has achieved two degrees in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Baghdad; including a Bachelor in 1977 and a Master's in 1980. And In 2003, he earned his Ph.D. in Modern Painting. Currently, he serves as the Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Babylon University and is a member of both the Iraqi Artists Syndicate and the Society of Iraqi Plastic Artists. He
Fakher is a highly versatile artist with a wide range of styles at his disposal. He has the ability to fully immerse himself in any style he chooses to work in, whether it be abstract or more representational. His paintings are a testament to his ability to adapt and excel in any artistic form.
He has exhibited his work in numerous group exhibitions in cities such as Amman, Beirut, Doha, Paris, Berlin, Rome, and London. In addition, his work can be found in various museums in Iraq and in the permanent collections of The Royal Jordanian Museum and The Qatar Museum of Plastic Arts. His art is also included in private collections globally.
In addition to his diverse artistic abilities, Fakher has also been recognized for his talent through the receipt of numerous awards. Some of these accolades include "The Special Prize for Merit of The Cagnes-sur-Mer Festival" in 1984, "The Faik Hassan Silver Prize for Youth" in 1985, and the "Prize of Creativity in Painting on the occasion of Art Day" in 2000. These achievements demonstrate the high regard in which Fakher's work is held by his peers and the art community at large.