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Naziha Salim was an Iraqi painter, professor and one of the most influential artists in Iraq’s contemporary art scene.
Her work often depicts rural Iraqi women and peasant life through bold brush strokes and vivid colors. On this day in 2020,
To paint the scene, Salim was born into a family of Iraqi artists in Turkey. Her father was a painter and her mother was a skilled embroidery artist.
All three of her brothers worked in the arts, including Jawad, who’s widely considered one of Iraq’s most influential sculptors. From an early age she enjoyed making her own art.
While in Paris, Salim specialized in fresco and mural painting. After graduation, she spent several more years abroad, immersing herself in art and culture.