6 - ABED ABDI (PALESTINIAN, B. 1942)

ABED ABDI (PALESTINIAN, B. 1942) The Shadow of Lady K's Silhouette Signed and dated 'A. Abdi, 2916' on lower left Acrylic on canvas 50cm x 61.5cm; 55.5cm x 67cm total including frame Born in Haifa, Occupied Palestine, in 1942, Abed Abdi is a visual artist, art educator, sculptor and graphic designer. In 1963, Abdi became a member of the Painters and Sculptors Association for Haifa and the North branch, before graduating from the Fine Arts Academy in Dresden, Germany, where he specialized in mural and graphic arts. Following his return from Dresden in 1971, Abed Abdi developed an extensive practice in illustration, graphic design, political cartooning, publishing and theatre design. Abdi is renowned as the first Palestinian artist living in Israel to erect monumental works in public spaces commemorating Palestinian modern history. Abdi lives and works in Haifa. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner.