Khaleel
Al-Ward
The Sculptural Legacy of Khaleel Al-Ward Khaleel Al-Ward (1925–1995) stands as a pivotal figure in the landscape of Iraqi modern art, embodying a profound spirit of cultural renewal while remaining deeply anchored in his Mesopotamian roots. Born in the historic city of Najaf, Iraq, Al-Ward’s …
A portrait built from Khaleel Al-Ward's own colours
Every 4 approved work contributes its dominant tone to a single flowing field. Sorted along the hue wheel, the strip reads as a smooth spectrum. Click any band to reveal its full four-colour palette.
Bands follow the hue wheel; visually identical tones are merged.
Every painting, placed on the hue wheel
Each dot is a work — its angle set by hue, its distance from the centre by saturation. Hover a dot to see the painting.
The signature, in numbers
Where the colour came from
Up to 24 paintings representing the most frequent palette tones — each shown with its dominant colours.
