Educational Background

Bachelor of Fine Arts & Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics, studied in Iraq and the United States

Teaching Experience

Professor of Ceramics, Higher Institute of Fine Arts, Tunisia (Current)

Former Professor of Ceramics, Institute of Fine Arts, Baghdad

Former Professor of Ceramics, College of Fine Arts, University of Baghdad

Collections & Awards

Permanent collection at Iraq Museum of Art

Works collected by institutions and private collectors across Arab countries, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and North Africa

Large-scale ceramic murals permanently installed at Baghdad International Airport, Basra International Airport and Tunis Via Transport Hub

1992, First Prize in Ceramics, Iraqi Artists Society

Solo Exhibitions

2007, Orfali Gallery, Amman, Jordan

2002, Atemis Gallery, Tunis, Tunisia

1997, Nathar Gallery, Baghdad

1995, Alia Gallery, Amman, Jordan

1993, Orfali Gallery, Baghdad

1985, Orfali Gallery, Baghdad

1981, Rewaq Gallery, Baghdad

1980, Rewaq Gallery, Baghdad

1978, Michigan State Artists Gallery, USA

1977, PB Gallery, Williamston, Michigan, USA

1971, Iraqi Artists Society Hall, Baghdad

1968, Czechoslovakia Cultural Center, Baghdad

Selected International Ceramic Festivals & Symposia

2024, International Academy of Ceramics Conference, Lisbon, Portugal

2024, İzmir Ceramic Symposium, Turkey

2021, Korat Clay International Festival, Thailand

2019, 8th International Ceramic Symposium, Changchun, China

2019, International Ceramic Symposium, Azerbaijan

2017, Cluj International Ceramic Festival, Romania

2017, Mino International Ceramic Festival, Japan

2014, Greece International Ceramic Festival

2000 & 2002, Cairo International Ceramic Festival

2000–2011, Al-Mahrace Festival, Tunisia