Fahmi Al-Qaisi
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…
The Lifeline
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.
Chapters — Career Periods
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.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
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.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
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.