muhraddin abdul-hussain
early life and education muhraddin abdul-hussain, also known as mohammed muhraddin, was born in baghdad, iraq in 1940. he was a prominent iraqi artist known for his abstract and expressionist paintings. he studied at the institute of fine arts in baghdad and later at the royal college of art in london. artistic style and themes muhraddin's work often depicted the human condition, exploring themes of isolation, loneliness, and the passa…
The Lifeline
Scroll through muhraddin abdul-hussain'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 muhraddin abdul-hussain'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.