Iraqi Modernism and Navigating Identity: Suggested Reading

Thank you for taking the time today for joining the presentation as part of The 20th Century Society Architecture Slam. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ashley Barlow at barlowa4@coventry.ac.uk. Otherwise, please feel free to have a look at the list below to satisfy your curiosity. Thank you again!

• Buedts, J. (2023) Iraq's Invisible Beauty. Stream Online

• Chardirji, R. (1986) Concepts and Influences: Towards a Regionalised International Architecture. KPI

• Chadirji, R. ed. Zaatari, A and Wasiuta, M (2018) Building Index. Kaph Books.

• Dabrowska, K. (2021) Mohamed Makiya: A Modern Architect Renewing Islamic Tradition. Saqi Books

• Gaury, G. (2007) Three Kings in Baghdad: The Tragedy of Iraq's Monarchy. I.B. Tauris

• Gonella, J. (2022) Baghdad: Eye's Delight. Silvana Editorale/Qatar Museums

• Hayal, M (2019) Haifa Street. Stream online. (Violent Content)

• Makiya, K. (2003) The Monument: Art and Vulgarity in Saddam Hussein's Iraq

• Montazami, M (2017) Latif Al-Ani. Hatje Cantz Verlag

• Naji, A. (2019). Under the Palm Trees: Modern Iraqi Art with Mohammed Makiya and Jewad Selim. Mondadori Electa.

• Pedro, A. (2023) Through the Lens: Latif Al Ani's Visions of Ancient Iraq. Princeton University Press

• Pieri, C. (2011) Baghdad Arts Deco: Architectural Brickwork, 1920–1950. American University in Cairo Press

• Selim, Z. (2025) Jewad Selim. Skira