Mohammed Ghani Hikmat | |
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| محمد غني حكمت | |
 Ghani working on his sculpture "Kahramana" in 1969 | |
| Born | April 20, 1929 |
| Died | September 12, 2011 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Iraqi |
| Education | Institute of Fine Arts (Baghdad); Academy of Fine Arts, Rome |
| Occupation(s) | Sculptor, artist |
| Movement | Pioneers Group |
| Spouse | Gaya al-Rahal |
| Website | Mohammed Ghani official website |
Mohammad Ghani Hikmat (April 20, 1929 – September 12, 2011) (Arabic: محمد غني حكمت) was an Iraqi sculptor and artist credited with creating some of Baghdad's highest-profile sculptures and monuments and was known as the "sheik of sculptors".[1] He is also known as an early member of Iraq's first 20th-century art groups, including Al-Ruwad (the Pioneers) and The Baghdad Modern Art Group; two groups that helped to bridge the gap between tradition and modern art. He was also instrumental in recovering many of Iraq's missing artworks, which were looted following the 2003 invasion.
- ^ Schmidt, Michael S. (September 21, 2011). "Mohammed Ghani Hikmat, Iraqi Sculptor, Dies at 82". New York Times. Retrieved September 28, 2011.