A piece by Ali Reza Saadatmand is an example of this Iranian mastery of calligraphy. The letters and words are interwoven, creating a mesmerizing circular shape with black and blue, set against a deep purple.
One of the more playful calligraphers whose work c a n be admired, in Hussain’s collection, is Mohsen Daeinabi who was born in Tehran in 1973. A poet, singer, and visual artist, Daeinabi has a Bachelor of Art in Graphics from Tehran Azad University.
Rasheed Butt is one of Pakistani calligrapher artists, whose modern p i e c e o f g o ld calligraphy on black paper hangs in Hussain’s foyer, something one can’t miss when walking through.
One of the more renowned calligraphers in Hussain’s collection is Nja Mahdaoui, who has won international accolades for his work, even recognition from UNESCO.
One of the first Orientalist artists that Hussain collected was 19th century British painter Augustus O. Lamplough, who lived from 1877 to 1930.
For admirers o f modern art, one of the most eye-catching paintings in Hussain’s living room is an abstract portrait of an Iranian woman by Tehrani artist Neda Moin Afshari. Expressive lines, swipes, curls, and washes of black, red, and green hint at the outline of her body, sitting with her legs gracefully crossed, leaning forward slightly with her head propped up on her elbow.
A large diptych- or painting on two canvases – hangs behind a protective sheet of glass in Hussain’s foyer. Thick gobs of paint merge on the canvas in an abstract cacophony of color, loud and chaotic, but placed with clear intent. Layers of wadded paper blend with the paint, adding a stronger 3D effect and fueling a desire in some to reach out and run one’s fingers over the surface.
The painting is by Eisa Jabari Mamaghani, an artist born in 1978 in Tabriz, Iran.
The artist, painter, and illustrator Roger Joseph Jourdain, was born December 11, 1 8 4 5 in Louviers, a town in Upper-Normandy, France.
One of the special Omani pieces Hussain has is a bronze sculpture called “Horse Rider” by Saud Al Hunaini, a self-taught artist known for his stunning, highly realistic paintings of camels, horses, landscapes, and portraits, including almost photographic portraits of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
Hussain has a magnificent well-painted and detailed artwork of Abraham. The scene depicts the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau. It is a very fine large Dutch Old master religious portrait oil on canvas which dates to circa 1780.
Bewick has explored a variety o f media including oil painting, pastels, sculpture, and textiles, but she is best known for her watercolors. Her adventurous c h i l d h o o d shaped her adulthood as she continued to travel widely. Her work reflects her travels throughout Ireland, Wales, England, Italy, Greece, Turkey, China, the South Pacific, and more.
London-based and Brazilian-born BA (Hons) Fashion Styling and Production alumna Carolina Mizrahi is an emerging talent in fashion photography after exhibiting her work in London, Stockholm and getting the cover image of several magazines along the way.
Hussain admires the art by Mahmoud Farshchian, and describes him as the “Father of Iranian miniature painting”.
Ossip de Perelma, is one of the most fascinating characters in Hussain’s collection. The painting is displayed on an easel in Hussain’s living room.
Another Iraqi whose work Hussain is proud to own is Fayeq Hassan, fondly described as the “Father of Iraqi Modern Art”.
One of Hussain’s most recent acquisitions is a stunning painting tilted “About Giraffes and African Gazelles” by English wildlife and landscape painter.
Banksy began as a freehand graffiti artist in 1990-1994 as one of Bristol’s DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ).
Foremost photographer of Japanese actress since the 1950s, a phenomenon in the history of postwar photography till today.
One of the most Omani artists whose work has found a home in Hussain’s collection is Hassan Meer, whose contemporary work includes abstract paintings, installations, videos, and photographs, and digital art.
One of the most stunning pieces on Hussain’s glass collection is a crystal flower that is one of the signature pieces by artist Loretta HS Yang. The piece was collected by two museums in New York City, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Museum Arts and Design.
Another gifted Taiwanese glass artist whose work Hussain has is Heinrich Wang, who has been described as “The Father of Modern Chinese Glass Art”.
A black curtain embroidered with calligraphy which hangs over a door inside the Holy Kaaba in Mecca. The gold-coated door, called the Bab AL Tawba (Door of Repentance), leads to a marble stairway that provides access to the roof of the Holy Kaaba. Since the early 19th century AD, the door has been covered with a curtain covered in Ayaat, or verses from the Holy Quran. The one which Hussain has is made of black wool with the Ayaat calligraphy embroidered in silver and gold thread
