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b. 1940 - d. 2013

Rafa Nasiri is a renowned contemporary Iraqi painter, known for his compositions (described by critics as "cosmicscapes") drawing cues from modern abstract art (particularly Abstract Expressionism/Tachisme) as well as using Arabic calligraphy and other cultural elements.

Rafa studied painting in Iraq (Institute of Fine Arts — Baghdad 1956 —1959 ), Graphic art in China ( Central Academy of Fine Arts — Beijing 1959 —1963) and in Portugal (Grvaura —Lisbon 1967—1969). Between 1974 and 2001 he joined several professional Graphic studios in Salzburg, London, Assela, Baghdad and Amman.

He taught painting, graphic art and graphic design in Iraq, Jordan & Bahrain from 1964 to 2003 in addition to delivering many lectures on art in different Arab and world capitals. In 1997 he published a book entitled “Contemporary Graphic Art “.

Rafa has held a large number of individual exhibitions from 1963 to the present time in Hong Kong, Baghdad, Kuwait, Beirut, Casablanca, Paris, Beijing, Amman, Sharja, Manama, and Kampen (Germany). He took part in international exhibitions held in Germany, Belgium, Yugoslavia, Poland, England, Norway, India, Brazil, France, South Korea, Egypt and Switzerland from 1965 to 2003.

International prizes include Fredrickstad (Norway) 1978, Cagnes-sur-mer (France) 1977, Salzburg (Austria) 1974, and Baghdad (Iraq) 1986. Rafa took part as Jury member for international exhibitions in London 1980, Berlin 1987, Paris 1982, Fredrickstad 1995, and Cairo 1997. He issued several art portfolios in London, Baghdad and Amman. Some of his art works are owned by Arab and international museums and establishments.

He is now a full time artist residing in Amman Jordan.

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  • RAFA NASIRI (IRAQI, 1940-2013)
    Dec. 11, 2023

    RAFA NASIRI (IRAQI, 1940-2013)

    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

    رافع الناصري RAFA NASIRI (IRAQI, 1940-2013) Untitled signed and dated 'Nasiri 89' (lower right) mixed media on paper 37 x 29 cm executed in 1989

    Albahie Auction House
  • Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, 1940-2013) Abstract Composition
    Nov. 15, 2023

    Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, 1940-2013) Abstract Composition

    Est: £10,000 - £15,000

    Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, 1940-2013) Abstract Composition acrylic on canvas signed 'Nasiri' and dated '88', executed in 1988 120 x 100cm (47 1/4 x 39 3/8in).

    Bonhams
  • RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013)
    Oct. 25, 2023

    RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013)

    Est: £700 - £900

    RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013) COMPOSITION signed and dated in English nasiri 07 lower right; inscribed A/P lower left lithograph printed in colours with painted editions on handmade paper 56.5 x 76.5cm; 22 1/4 x 30 1/4in (unframed) Property of a Private Collector, London

    Olympia Auctions
  • RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013)
    May. 11, 2023

    RAFA AL NASIRI (IRAQI 1940-2013)

    Est: £1,000 - £1,500

    COMPOSITION WITH CALLIGRAPHY signed and dated in English nasiri 07 lower centre; inscribed A/P lower left collage and mixed media on handmade paper image: 66 x 47cm; 26 x 18 1/2in framed: 83 x 63cm; 32 1/2 x 24 3/4in Provenance: Private Collection, London

    Olympia Auctions
  • Rafa Al-Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Untitled monoprint signed ""Nasiri"" and dated ""89
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Rafa Al-Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Untitled monoprint signed ""Nasiri"" and dated ""89

    Est: £200 - £400

    Rafa Al-Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Untitled monoprint signed ""Nasiri"" and dated ""89"" lower right, executed in 1989. 76 x 56 cm. Provenance: bought by the vendor from Dale Egee Gallery in 2007.

    Roseberys
  • Rafa Al-Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Untitled signed ""Nasiri"" and dated ""89"" lower right
    Apr. 28, 2023

    Rafa Al-Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Untitled signed ""Nasiri"" and dated ""89"" lower right

    Est: £200 - £400

    Rafa Al-Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Untitled signed ""Nasiri"" and dated ""89"" lower right monoprint, executed in 1989 76 x 56 cm. Provenance: bought by the vendor from the Dale Egee Gallery in London in 2007.

    Roseberys
  • Rafa Nasiri (1940-?)
    Mar. 22, 2023

    Rafa Nasiri (1940-?)

    Est: €40 - €80

    Rafa Nasiri (1940-?) Engraving on paper, signed, dated 1968 and numbered 75/150. Small peaks of acidity. Dim. 57 x 38 cm; (stain) 42 x 33 cm

    Tagus Art Auctioneers
  • RAFA NASARI (IRAQI 1940-2013)
    Oct. 29, 2021

    RAFA NASARI (IRAQI 1940-2013)

    Est: £400 - £600

    RAFA NASARI (IRAQI 1940-2013) RAFA NASARI (IRAQI 1940-2013) Untitled signed and dated Nasiri 81 (lower right) inscribed and numbered A/P 1/5 (lower left) etching with aquatint printed in colours 56 x 47 cm (22 x 18 1/2 in) (sheet size) PROVENANCE Private collection, London

    Chiswick Auctions
  • Rafa Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013), Untitled, Mixed media on paper, 68 X 49cm. Using abstract figuratio
    Mar. 31, 2021

    Rafa Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013), Untitled, Mixed media on paper, 68 X 49cm. Using abstract figuratio

    Est: £700 - £900

    Rafa Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013), Untitled, Mixed media on paper, 68 X 49cm. Using abstract figuration as his main source of content, Rafa Al Nasiri creates compelling compositions that represent nature as well as Arabic calligraphy. Most notably inspired by Chinese arts, mainly the technique of ink drawing and the use of negative space, Al Nasiri merges deeply saturated colours together with fluid gestural lines to create enveloping abstracted and spatial landscapes. A prolific writer on the history of printmaking, we can always see how his works use printmaking as a base. For recent works sold at auction see Christie's Dubai: Post-War and Contemporary Art, 22 March 2018, Lot 14. ; Christie's Modern & Contemporary Arab, Iranian & Turkish Art Including Masterpieces from The Pharos Art Collection & From The Maath Alousi Collection, 19 March 2014, Lots 112, 113. Please refer to department for condition report

    Roseberys
  • Nasiri Rafa, 1940-2013, Untitled
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Nasiri Rafa, 1940-2013, Untitled

    Est: CHF1,500 - CHF2,000

    Mixed media on wood. Signed and dated lower left: Nasiri, 03.

    Germann Auction House Ltd
  • RAFA NASIRI (1940 – 2013)
    Dec. 06, 2019

    RAFA NASIRI (1940 – 2013)

    Est: $8,000 - $10,000

    RAFA NASIRI (1940 – 2013) Untitled signed and dated ‘Nasiri 07’ (upper left); dated again ’12.03.2007’ (on the reverse) acrylic on board 88 x 98 cm (frame)

    Albahie Auction House
  • Nasiri Rafa, 1940-2013, Untitled, 2003
    Nov. 25, 2019

    Nasiri Rafa, 1940-2013, Untitled, 2003

    Est: CHF4,000 - CHF6,000

    Mixed media on wood. Signed and dated lower left: Nasiri, 03.

    Germann Auction House Ltd
  • RAFA NASIRI (1940 – 2013)
    Nov. 20, 2019

    RAFA NASIRI (1940 – 2013)

    Est: $8,000 - $10,000

    RAFA NASIRI (1940 – 2013) Untitled signed and dated ‘Nasiri 07’ (upper left); dated again ’12.03.2007’ (on the reverse) acrylic on board 88 x 98 cm (frame)

    Albahie Auction House
  • * RAFA NASIRI (IRAQ, 1940-2013) - Green Horizon
    Oct. 24, 2018

    * RAFA NASIRI (IRAQ, 1940-2013) - Green Horizon

    Est: £6,000 - £10,000

    * RAFA NASIRI (IRAQ, 1940-2013) Green Horizon oil and ink on two sides of wooden panel signed “ Rafa Nasiri” and dated “70” (lower right), executed in 1970 61 x 61cm (24 x 24in).

    Bonhams
  • Rafa Al Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940- 2013) - A Sun Mural
    Mar. 22, 2018

    Rafa Al Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940- 2013) - A Sun Mural

    Est: $10,000 - $15,000

    Rafa Al Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940- 2013) A Sun Mural oil and rope on canvas 35 x 35in. (89 x 89cm.)

    Christie's
  • RAFA NASIRI (Iraq, 1940-2013) Untitled
    Apr. 20, 2015

    RAFA NASIRI (Iraq, 1940-2013) Untitled

    Est: £12,000 - £15,000

    RAFA NASIRI (Iraq, 1940-2013) Untitled

    Bonhams
  • *RAFA NASIRI (Iraq, 1940-2013) Untitled
    Apr. 20, 2015

    *RAFA NASIRI (Iraq, 1940-2013) Untitled

    Est: £12,000 - £15,000

    *RAFA NASIRI (Iraq, 1940-2013) Untitled

    Bonhams
  • Rafa Al Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Adaa ela Baghdad (Prayers for Baghdad) ac
    Mar. 18, 2015

    Rafa Al Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Adaa ela Baghdad (Prayers for Baghdad) ac

    Est: $18,000 - $22,000

    Rafa Al Nasiri (Iraqi, 1940-2013) Adaa ela Baghdad (Prayers for Baghdad) acrylic on canvas 31 5/8 x 39 3/8in. (80.5 x 100cm.)

    Christie's
  • Rafa Nasiri, Iraqi 1940-2013- Untitled; etching
    Oct. 04, 2014

    Rafa Nasiri, Iraqi 1940-2013- Untitled; etching

    Est: £400 - £600

    Rafa Nasiri, Iraqi 1940-2013- Untitled; etching with aquatint printed in colours, signed, dated 81 and inscribed 'A/P' in pencil, with irregular plate shape, 76x56cm (sheet): together four further aquatints printed in colours by the same hand, two entitled "Beyond the Horizon", ea. signed, two numbered 24/30, one inscribed 'A/P 3/5', one inscribed 'A/P' and ea. dated 81 in pencil, three with irregular plate shape, ea. with labels attached to the reverse, 76x56cm max (sheet), (5) Note: Born in Tikrit, Iraq in 1940, Nasiri studied painting and printmaking in Baghdad, Beijing and Lisbon. Nasiri was awarded the First Prize at the Baghdad International Festival of Art in 1986; the Honors Prize at the 4th International Graphics Biennale, Fredrickstad, Norway in 1978; the Jury Prize at the International Painting Exhibition, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France in 1977; and the Honors Prize at the International Summer Academy, Salzburg, Austria in 1974. Nasiri published two books, in Arabic: Contemporary Graphic Art (1997) and Horizons and Mirrors: Essays on Plastic Art (2005). In 2010, a book about the artist entitled, Rafa al-Nasiri: His Life & Art, co-authored by Sabah Al Nassiri and May Muzafar, appeared in Amman.

    Roseberys
  • Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, born 1940) Untitled, 90 x 90cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16in)
    Jun. 01, 2011

    Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, born 1940) Untitled, 90 x 90cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16in)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Untitled, acrylic on board, signed and dated '72 in Arabic centre, framed, 90 x 90cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16in)

    Bonhams
  • Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, born 1940) Untitled, 90 x 90cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16in)
    Jun. 01, 2011

    Rafa Nasiri (Iraq, born 1940) Untitled, 90 x 90cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16in)

    Est: £2,000 - £3,000

    Untitled, acrylic on board, signed and dated '71 in Arabic centre, framed, 90 x 90cm (35 7/16 x 35 7/16in)

    Bonhams
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