Mohammed Al-Shammarey

Al-Shammarey's artistic inspiration often draws from literature and poetry, particularly the works of renowned writers such as Rumi, Mahmoud Darwish, and the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Biography of Mohammed Al-Shammarey

Mohammed Al-Shammarey, born in 1962 in Baghdad, Iraq, is a versatile self-taught artist who has significantly contributed to various artistic mediums including painting, photography, silk-screen printing, sculpture, and book art (dafatir).

Al-Shammarey has held numerous solo exhibitions throughout his career, showcasing his diverse range of talents and artistic expressions. These exhibitions have been hosted in prestigious venues such as his atelier in Baghdad, the French Cultural Centre in Baghdad, Al-Balqa Open Gallery in Fuhaid, Orfali Gallery in Amman, Dar Al-Anda Gallery in Amman, and various international art fairs and biennials.

In addition to his solo shows, Al-Shammarey has participated in several local and international group exhibitions. His work has been featured in exhibitions such as "Word into Art" at the British Museum in London, "Dafatir: Contemporary Iraqi Book Art" at the University of North Texas, "Iraqi Artists in Exile" at the Station Museum of Contemporary Art in Houston, and "Modernism and Iraq" at the Wallach Art Gallery, Columbia University, among others.

Mohammed Al-Shammarey lives and works in Houston, Texas, since 2008.