Rakan Babdoub
early life and education rakan dabdoub, an iraqi artist, was born in 1941 in mosul, iraq. he pursued his passion for art at the institute of fine arts in baghdad, graduating in 1961. babdoub's thirst for knowledge led him to rome, where he trained as a sculptor at the accademia di belle arte. artistic style and notable works babdoub's paintings are renowned for their tactile stone quality, reminiscent of ancient iraqi art. this unique…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Rakan Babdoub'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 Rakan Babdoub'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.
