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