Serwan Baran IRAQI, b. 1968
Works
Overview
Serwan Baran’s paintings center on the turbulent history of his native Iraq. Baran has widely exhibited in the Middle East and North Africa, and in 2019 he was the first solo artist to represent Iraq at the Venice Biennale. While studying fine art at the University of Babylon, Baran became fascinated by the ancient city’s legendary ruins, mythology, and visual culture, which stood in stark contrast to modern day Iraq’s political instability and decades of warfare. Baran, who served as a soldier for his country, often comments on his experiences in the military and Iraq’s present day political conflicts in his work. He depicts harrowing scenes of fellow soldiers facing their final moments using a gestural, expressionistic style and an earthy color palette drawn from the landscape of his homeland.
Exhibitions
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Serwan Baran | Recent Works
1 - 31 Jul 2022Q0DE Art Space is pleased to present a selection of Serwan Baran's recent works.Read more -
Q0DE at DAR Art Fair
1 Jun 2022 - 7 Jun 2023Q0DE is delighted to announce its participation in the second edition of the DAR Art Fair in Amman – Jordan. Dar Art Fair in Amman features local galleries and independent...Read more -
Q0DE at Armenia Art Fair 2022
28 May - 8 Jun 2022Q0DE is delighted to announce its participation in the third edition of the Armenia Art Fair in Yerevan – Armenia.Read more -
Q0DE at Dar Art
14 Jun - 4 Jul 2021Q0DE is delighted to announce its participation in the first edition of DAR Art Fair in Amman – Jordan. Dar Art Fair in Amman features local galleries and independent artists...Read more
Art Fairs
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Q0DE at DAR Art Fair
1 - 7 Jun 2022Q0DE is delighted to announce its participation in the second edition of the DAR Art Fair in Amman – Jordan. Dar Art Fair in Amman...Read more -
Q0DE at Armenia Art Fair 2022
28 May - 8 Jun 2022Q0DE is delighted to announce its participation in the third edition of the Armenia Art Fair in Yerevan – Armenia.Read more -
Q0DE at Middle Eastern Galleries Now
15 - 31 Mar 2021