Mahmoud Obaïdi
Early Life and Formation in Baghdad Mahmoud Obaidi’s artistic journey began amidst the vibrant, yet increasingly turbulent, landscape of 1960s Baghdad, Iraq. Born in 1966, he received a foundational education in fine art at the Academy of Fine Arts, Baghdad, graduating in 1990. This period was pivotal, instilling in him not only technical skill but also a deep connection to his cultural heritage and a burgeoning awareness of the socio…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Mahmoud Obaïdi'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 Mahmoud Obaïdi'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.
