Hussein Tai
Hussein Tai (born 1966, Baghdad[1]) is an Iraqi-Danish contemporary artist, who is known for his art that displays the clear differences between his war-filled homeland and Denmark where he now lives and works. He expresses his life experiences and understanding of war through his art.
Early life
Hussein Tai was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied at the College of Fine Arts, University of Baghdad School of Art from 1985, graduating in 1992. In the winter of 2000, Tai migrated to Denmark, where he is currently living and working.[2]
In the summer of 2015, Tai finished his MFA (master in fine arts) in National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland.[2]
Work
Hussein Tai's imagery is predominantly abstract and holds a special alternation between quiet surfaces and tempestuously energy centers. From his time in Iraq comes a color use, which together with more Nordic color tones, gives the works a significant depth. Tai strives to combine a flat fitting expression of perspectival aspects which works give a special character of intensity and a condensed expression.[2][3][4]
His work to date includes paintings, graphic print and photography.
Solo Exhibitions
His solo exhibitions have included:[1]
- 2015: Kongegåden, Kosør[5]
- 2014: Holstrbro Kunstforening, Olivia Holm Møller museet[6]
- 2012: Æglageret, Holbæk
- 2009: Gallery Elise Toft, Denmark
- 2009, 2008: Huset i Asnæs, Denmark
- 2007, 2006: Gallery Elise Toft, Denmark
- 2005, 2003: Kunstgalleri, Denmark
- 2004: Bredgade Kunsthandel, Denmark
- 2001: Svanegaarden Gallery, Denmark
- 2000: Hammurabi Arts Gallery, Jordan
- 1999: Chiyem Gallery, Tunis
- 1999: Art House, Tripoli, Libya
- 1995: Annana Gallery, Baghdad, Iraq
Joint Exhibitions
He has also participated in other exhibitions, including:[1]
- 2014: Masters of fine Art, University of Dublin
- 2010, 2009, 2007: Art Fair Herning, Denmark
- 2007, 2006: Art Fair Kolding, Denmark
- 2004: Art Fair Copenhagen, Denmark
In the period 1988–2002, Hussein Tai exhibited in several joint exhibitions with other artists in Jordan, Libya, Tunisia and Iraq:[7]
- 2002: Dar Al Anda Gallery, Jordan
- 2000: Alef Baa Gallery, Libya
- 1999: Art House, Tripoli, Libya; Chiyem Gallery, Tunisia
- 1997: Hiwar Gallery, Baghdad, Iraq
- 1996: Modern Graphic Arts Exhibition, Baghdad, Iraq
- 1995, 1994, 1993: Spring Exhibitions, Baghdad, Iraq
- 1988: Graphic Exhibition, The College of Fine arts, Baghdad, Iraq
Works of art by Tai have been acquired by:[1]
- The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
- The Ministry of Culture, Jordan
- Museum of Modern Arts, Baghdad, Iraq
- Museum of Modern Art, Libya
- Central Library of Tripoli, Libya
- Danske Bank, Denmark
- Municipality of Herning
- Municipality of Slagelse, Denmark
Awards
2007: Erik Hoffmeyer’s prize (The Danish National Bank)[1]
Memberships
Tai is a member of:[1] BKF, The Danish Association of Visual Artists (Billedkunstnernes Forbund); Danske Grafikerer; Society of Iraqi Plastic Artists; VAK, Denmark
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Hussein Tai". husseintai.com. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- 1 2 3 "Hussein Tai". bredgade-kunsthandel.dk. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- ↑ Ole Skov Thomassen (16 January 2014). "Hussein Tai åbningstale" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- ↑ "Hussein Tai Auction Results - Hussein Tai on artnet". artnet.com. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- ↑ "Korsør Kunstforening | Hussein Tai | Fernisering onsdag d. 7. januar 2015". korsoerkunst.dk. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- ↑ "Hussein Tai | Udstilling på Jens Nielsen & Olivia Holm-Møller Museet | 12. januar – 23. marts 2014" (PDF). 11 January 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-07.
- ↑ "bazArt.dk - Hussein Tai". bazart.dk. Retrieved 2016-02-07.