Hussein, Ibrahim

Description:

Malaysia, 1936 - 2009
62,5 x 45 - 47 cm (R.)
"Sport Series," four lithographs on paper, signed in pencil at the bottom right by Ibrahim Hussein and dated 1986. Edition: 15/200.
From a German private colection, acquired personally from the artist, Ibrahim Hussein, that was a personal friend from the collector and his wife - Minor wear, partially slightly staiined, framed
A pioneer of modern art in Southeast Asia, Ibrahim Hussein (1936-2009) was renowned for his distinctive fusion of abstract expressionism, calligraphic influences, and his innovative "printage" technique-an interplay of print and collage. Educated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, the Byam Shaw School of Art, and the Royal Academy in London, Hussein’s work reflects both local identity and international sensibilities. In the Sport Series, Hussein channels the dynamism of athletic movement into bold, linear compositions that capture the rhythm, tension, and elegance of the human form in motion. As one of Malaysia’s most influential and internationally exhibited artists, Hussein played a key role in shaping the region’s modern art narrative