Biography
Mahmoud Obaidi, born in 1966, is a distinguished Iraqi conceptual artist known for his politically charged and satirical artworks. He earned a BA in Fine Art from the Academy of Fine Arts in Baghdad in 1990, followed by an MFA from the University of Guelph in Canada in 1999. Additionally, Obaidi holds diplomas in New Media from Ryerson University, Toronto, and Film Producing from HIF Film Academy, Los Angeles. His multidisciplinary approach to art allows the concept behind each piece to dictate his choice of medium.
Obaidi’s career boasts numerous solo exhibitions worldwide, including notable shows at venues like Katara Qatar Museums Gallery in Doha and Meem Gallery in Dubai. His work has been featured in significant group exhibitions such as those at the British Museum in London and the Venice Biennale. His artworks are housed in esteemed collections globally, including the Museum of Modern Art in Baghdad, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha, and the British Museum in London, among others.
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