Mohammed Sami
Originally from Baghdad, Mohammed Sami is a prominent artist whose work reflects his experiences during the Iraq war and his subsequent life as a refugee in Sweden. His powerful paintings, which depict themes of memory and loss, earned him a nomination for the Turner Prize.
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Switzerland:
Mohammed Sami is an Iraqi painter living in London who may feel cheated by the Turner Prize decision.
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Portugal:
Mohammed Sami was also a finalist for the Turner Prize.
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United Kingdom:
Baghdad-born Mohammed Sami, who began his career painting official portraits of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, is favoured by other critics.
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United Kingdom:
Mohammed Sami hails from Baghdad and his work draws on his life and experiences during the Iraq war and as a refugee in Sweden.
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