Munir Alubaidi

I was born in 1949 in Buhriz, a village in the Diyala province of Iraq. Buhriz was known for its wide, pristine river and its lush fruit orchards, abundant with oranges and dates. The natural beauty of the area, with its untamed, semi-jungle-like character, provided a haven for animals and birds to live peacefully. Life was simple and sustainable—everything was crafted from natural materials, like straw, instead of plastic.
My passion for art began early. Before I even started school, my elder brothers and I painted landscapes using watercolors. During my primary and secondary school years, I participated in annual exhibitions held in the provincial center, which brought together talented pupils from across the region. I won numerous prizes during these exhibitions.
In 1970, I earned a BA in History and Art History from Baghdad University. The year before, in 1969, I joined the Free Studio founded by the late art professor Khalid Al-Jadir. This experience deeply shaped my artistic journey. Alongside other Free Studio members, I co-founded the artist group “Al-Adab for Fine Arts,” and we held our first exhibition that same year.
From the summer of 1970 to the spring of 1974, I was forced to evade security forces due to my political ...

Superior High School

university of Baghdad

8 one-man-exhibitions. Many other group exhibitions in : iraq, Amman, Tunis, Syria, Gulf states and Germany