An exhibition in Baghdad is enabling art lovers to rediscover the pioneers of modern Iraqi art via lush landscapes, stylized portraits of peasant women, and bent sculptures. Approximately one hundred artefacts have been returned and restored to their original state in the capital, almost two decades after they were robbed. Many of the artwork vanished in 2003, including works by famous painters Jawad Selim and Fayiq Hassan, when museums and other institutions were looted in the turmoil that followed the US-led war to depose Saddam Hussein. Thousands of pieces were stolen, and they were often sold outside of Iraq by organised criminal networks. Sculptures and paintings from the 1940s to 1960s, found in Switzerland, the United States, Qatar, and neighbouring Jordan, have been on show at the Ministry of Culture since late March in a large space that used to be a restaurant. Stay Connected with us: ==================== Website: https://newsRme.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/newsRmeUK/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newsRme/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/newsRme Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/newsRme/
