Paul Batou International Assyrian artist is a native Mesopotamian. A 1982 pharmaceutical graduate of the university of Baghdad , But His most enduring interest remained the world of art . He did not bother to apply for the art school in Baghdad because the school was closed to the Baathist party members only the government. While in pharmacy school he was inspired by many teachers and artists. His first art show in Baghdad was in 1980, opening a door that would lead his work to be featured in several galleries, later in 1982 he was forced to work as a pharmacist and a medic during the Iran-Iraq war for five years in the army, when it ended in 1989, he left Iraq with His family and moved from Athens to Los Angeles. Here in the state, he continues to create Art, write poems and recently he published his first book in 2007 My last thoughts about Iraq which he shared the Iraqi’s thinking and thoughts during the long years of war, Sanction the fall of the great civilization of Mesopotamia. His work of art was featured in many galleries in the United States and the world.

His work was published in 2 volumes titles My art, my people he was a quest expert in Hammer Museum also his work Assyria will rise was published by Irish museum of modern art IMMA.

My colors are united in one art piece reflecting the tone of the Earth, the language of the universe, the cry and pain of the oppressed people. On my canvas, the black, red and white are in harmony just like my soul. I would love all the people to achieve that kind of unity.

Celebrate the art. 

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Red Flower By Paul Batou

Red Flower By Paul Batou
$750.00

Shamiram The War & Peace by Paul Batou

Shamiram The War & Peace by Paul Batou
$500.00

Sharazad The Tale By Paul Batou

Sharazad The Tale By Paul Batou
$800.00

She Is Assyrian I By Paul Batou

She Is Assyrian I By Paul Batou
$350.00

She Is Assyrian II By Paul Batou

She Is Assyrian II By Paul Batou
$350.00

Shtar Spring By Paul Batou

Shtar Spring By Paul Batou
$800.00

Silence By Paul Batou

Silence By Paul Batou
$450.00

Sumerian Melody By Paul Batou

Sumerian Melody By Paul Batou
$450.00