Hadi Abbas: key obituary facts
Is Hadi Abbas dead? Yes. Hadi Abbas died on September 21, 2026.
Cause of death: Hadi Abbas's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Hadi Abbas known for?
Hadi Abbas was a Hadi Abbas, Iraqi sculptor.
Hadi Abbas, an Iraqi sculptor, died on September 21, 2026.
He was regarded as one of the prominent figures in sculpture in Iraq and helped institutionalize collective artistic work through his role in founding the Iraqi sculptors’ Alwan Group alongside the late sculptors Etihad Karim and Abdul Rahim Al-Hassan, as well as Laith Fattah Al-Turk and Khaled Al-Mubarak. Abbas also helped establish the first ceramics-focused association in Baghdad.
His artistic practice extended across sculpture, ceramics, and drawing, and his legacy included three solo exhibitions, wide participation in local and international shows, and works acquired by museums and other institutions.