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A wooden sculpture of a gazelle with undulating curves.
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Restored art pieces by renowned Iraqi artists are on display at Iraq's Ministry of Culture in Baghdad. All photos: AFP
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Many of the works disappeared in 2003 when museums and other institutions were pillaged in the chaos that followed the US-led invasion to topple dictator Saddam Hussein.
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Visitors look at paintings by renowned artist Faiq Hassan.
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The 'maternal statue', a work by Iraqi artist Jawad Selim, that was rediscovered in a district known for its antiques and second-hand goods shops is on display. The painting on the right is by Shakir Hassan Al Said.
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Visitors look at paintings by Iraqi artists Suad Al-Attar, left, and Rafa Al Nasiri.
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A wooden sculpture of a gazelle with undulating curves.
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Restored art pieces by renowned Iraqi artists are on display at Iraq's Ministry of Culture in Baghdad. All photos: AFP
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/TCRMORDPSVAGYXV2WU72XRE2NQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=b9ae4790d557188e625449a7ed608f8dab864f547d8a46149c36c0883d2fe120&width=400&height=225)
Many of the works disappeared in 2003 when museums and other institutions were pillaged in the chaos that followed the US-led invasion to topple dictator Saddam Hussein.
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Visitors look at paintings by renowned artist Faiq Hassan.
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The 'maternal statue', a work by Iraqi artist Jawad Selim, that was rediscovered in a district known for its antiques and second-hand goods shops is on display. The painting on the right is by Shakir Hassan Al Said.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SLSTIBCSDK2UVIP4TTE35NJMSA.jpg?smart=true&auth=bda051ab3a9abd36df85d8238036c13f91981de37243a013526a2d30f32012c1&width=400&height=225)
Visitors look at paintings by Iraqi artists Suad Al-Attar, left, and Rafa Al Nasiri.
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A wooden sculpture of a gazelle with undulating curves.
Iraq exhibits restored art pillaged after the fall of Saddam Hussein
About 100 artworks by renowned artists including Jawad Selim and Faiq Hassan are on display in Baghdad
AFP
23 April, 2022
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