May Muzaffar: Story of Water and Fire

Story of Water and Fire is a captivating account of the joint life of two prominent figures in the Iraqi art scene, poet and art critic May Muzaffar, and artist Rafa Nasiri, from the 1960s to the 1990s. It offers insights into their position in the Arab and international art scenes and provides a guide to the archival material digitized by the Al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

The Arab art scene from the 1960s to the 1990s is a captivating tale that unfolds through the pages of "Story of Water and Fire." This captivating account delves into the intertwined lives of two prominent figures in the Iraqi art scene: poet and art critic May Muzaffar and artist Rafa Nasiri. This book offers a glimpse into the social and artistic milieu of Baghdad from the 1960s to the 1990s, as well as the couples' travels during this period and their years of exile in Amman and Manama. Through vivid descriptions and rarely seen photographs, May Muzaffar provides insights into their position in the Arab and international art scenes. Moreover, "Story of Water and Fire" serves as a valuable guide to the archival material that the Al Mawrid Arab Center for the Study of Art at NYU Abu Dhabi has digitized and made available for researchers. This digitization effort has created an expanded space for exploration and understanding of the remarkable work of this generation, allowing scholars and art enthusiasts alike to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of Arab art history.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 210 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775755450