Faisel LAIBI SAHI

artists

  • Iraqi painter born in 1945 in Basra, southern Iraq.
  • 1966 Held his 1st solo exhibition, entitled "Studies", at the Hall of Irshad Directorate in Basra.
  • 1968 Obtained a diploma in painting from IFA, Baghdad.
  • 1971 Graduated from AFA, Baghdad, and contributed to the Academics Group.
  • 1972 Held his 2nd solo exhibition, entitled "Women and the Poet," at IPAA, Baghdad.
  • 1977 - 1981 Completed his studies at the National School of Fine Arts (Beaux-Arts) in Paris, France.
  • 1978 Participated in an exhibition in INMMA, Baghdad.
  • 1984 - 1988 Traveled to Florence and settled there for a while, after which he and his wife of Algerian origin traveled to Algeria to reside there for 5 years.
  • From 1984 onwards, held many solo exhibitions in Italy, Algeria, UK, Germany, Qatar, and USA and participated in many group exhibitions around the globe. 
  • Published his book "Iraqi Artist Faisel Laibi Sahi - Soul Searching", by Al-Adeeb House for Press and Publishing in Amman.
  • Currently lives and works full time in art in London, UK.