Alaa Albaldawi is a distinguished Iraqi contemporary artist, born on October 6, 1967, in Al-Kadhimiya, Iraq. His work bridges abstraction, symbolism, and the enduring influence of Mesopotamian heritage. With a signature style that fuses Cubist structure with expressive figuration, Albaldawi explores themes rooted in Iraqi culture, calligraphy art, displacement, and the spiritual dimensions of human existence.

His paintings often feature fragmented forms — human figures, animals, and ancient motifs — rendered in warm, earthy tones and rich textures using mixed media, including oil, acrylic, and experimental materials. Albaldawi’s visual language is both modern and timeless, inviting viewers into spaces of introspection, cultural identity, and poetic tension.

Rooted in the complexities of Iraqi cultural history and shaped by the artist’s lived experience, his art contributes powerfully to the evolution of modern Cubist art in Iraq. He is a member of the Iraqi Artists Syndicate, the Iraqi Fine Art Group, and the Iraqi Group of Calligraphy.

Alaa Albaldawi has held several solo exhibitions, including:

• Hotel El Mansour Milia (1995)

• Salon at Hotel Al Rashid (1996)

• Grand Sale – Ministry of Culture (2015)

• Burj Babel Art Sale (2019)

• “Another Face” Exhibition, Toronto, Canada, 2017

• “The Nature” Exhibition, Ministry of Culture, 2018

• Al Wassitti Art Fair and Sale, Ministry of Culture, 2018

His works have also been featured in numerous regional and international exhibitions, reflecting a growing voice within Middle Eastern and global contemporary art circles.