Hassan Al-Abadi
Hassan Al-Abadi: Life and Art Early Life and Political Beginnings Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1952, Hassan Al-Abadi’s life has been deeply intertwined with the political landscape of his nation. He began as a Shia dissident opposing Saddam Hussein's regime in the late 1970s, leading to 24 years spent in exile. During this period, he became a senior leader within the Islamic Dawa Party and coordinated anti-Saddam guerrilla activit…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Hassan Al-Abadi'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 Hassan Al-Abadi'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.
