Strokes Of Genius: Contemporary Iraqi Art

Fully illustrated in color, this comprehensive survey gathers Iraq's globally scattered talents into one volume. Due to recent world events, may Iraqis have had to seek alternative habitations outside their homeland, and an innovative body of artworks has emerged. Much of the new artwork addresses the complexities in the artists' lives, be it outside Iraq, or inside the country, where day to day survival is an enormous struggle. Based on extensive research and interviews, this volume incorporates essays which explore the status and content of current artworks, and a comprehensive collection of biographical notes on the artists.

Author Biography: Maysaloun Faraj has contributed to more than 40 group exhibitions, won numerous awards, and has held 14 one-woman shows. Her artworks can be seen in the British Museum and the National Museum for Women in the Arts in Washington.