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Hannibal Alkhas, 1930-Painter
• A distinguished member of the Christian community in Iran.
• Son of the Assyrian writer Rabi Adai Alkhas.
• Studied, taught, and exhibited his work worldwide
• Teaches in Azad University in Iran.
• Runs his private art classes.
• Writes regularly as an art critic.
Hannibal Alkhas, 1930-
• Alkhas’ paintings blend mythology and Persian literature with Muslim and Judeo-Christian themes.
• They also demonstrate his attention to social and political issues.
Hannibal Alkhas, 1930-
• He blends eastern and western themes as well as plant, human and animal worlds.
• His paintings are often very large.
• Alkhas is a popular figure often inter-viewed in the Iranian press.
Hannibal Alkhas, 1930-
Recent Watercolor Paintings
Elaheh Gallery in
Tehran
June 24 – July 2nd, 2007
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