Artist: Ibrahim Nubani (b. 1961)
Year: 1988
Technique: Watercolour and gouache on paper
Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm
Status: Signed and dated (lower-left), handwritten title on reverse
About the Artwork:
This original geometric abstract from 1988 is a classic example of Ibrahim Nubani’s signature style. The work features a bold composition of nested squares and vibrant color blocks in red, blue, green, and black. By blending Western modernist influences with a distinct local cultural identity, Nubani creates a dynamic spatial balance. The piece includes the artist's handwritten title "Composition" (קומפוזיציה) on the reverse, ensuring its documented provenance.
About the Artist:
Ibrahim Nubani is a pivotal figure in contemporary Palestinian-Israeli art. Known for his mastery of geometric abstraction and color theory, his work spans large-scale canvases to intimate sketches on paper. Nubani has been widely exhibited in leading institutions, including the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and the Israel Museum, establishing a profound influence on the local abstract movement.