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Ibrahim Hussein

Ibrahim Hussein (1936 - 2009) was active/lived in Malaysia, England.  Ibrahim Hussein is known for Social justice image painting, printmaking, collage.

There are few artists so highly decorated and widely adored within the boundaries of a lifetime as Ibrahim Hussein. In his 72 years, he rose from extreme poverty to wealth and international acclaim through his passion and talent, gave birth to an original art technique, fought against social injustice with his powerful images, and left behind a foundation and museum that would continue his efforts to advance art and culture even after his passing. Ib, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was more than a great artist; he was a great person who emitted lines, colors and shapes onto canvas in direct response to the world around him, imploring all who viewed his art to be as moved as he was by the struggles and pleasures of being human.

Born in a rural village of Kedah, Malaysia in 1936, Ibrahim was the younger brother of Abdullah Hussein, who would gain notoriety of his own as a writer and novelist. Although they were poor, the Hussein parents clearly did something   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 5311 characters.]  Artist bio

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