Google dot com search today across the middle east today displays a stunning portrait of a man, holding a paintbrush, surrounded by stunning...
Google dot com search today across the middle east today displays a stunning portrait of a man, holding a paintbrush, surrounded by stunning landscapes, arousing the spirit of North Africa.
The artist is Mohamed Racim, "Algerian painter", known as “the Cantor of Algier” an Algerian artist who would have been 125 years old this year.
The google doodle is shown all over the Middle East and North Africa, including Algeria, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Libya and Oman.
Born: June 24, 1896, Algiers, Algiers, Algeria
Died: March 30, 1975, Algiers, Algiers, Algeria
Spouse: Karine Bondeson (m. 1932–1975)
Siblings: Omar Racim
Racim was born on June 24, 1896 and died in 1975, leaving behind a masterpiece. He co-founded the Algerian Miniature School with his younger brother Omar.
Mohamed Racim began painting at the age of 14. , He is inspired by the miniature paintings of Persian, Mughal and Andalusian cultures in the past, reviving and promoting these traditions at the same time by combining traditional materials and methods with modern elements.
This work caused an sensational uproar in his Algerian hometown and became one of the leading figures in Algerian society during the turbulent period. Some people interpreted his work as a subtle denial of French rule. Regardless of his intentions, he inspires Algerian society to be proud of its traditions and promote possible independence movements.
His work has an impressive spirit and incredible craftsmanship, creating beautifully detailed works, usually as small as a foot or less. He worked with some of the most famous orientalists of the time, including Nasreddine Dinet. When visiting Algiers, be sure to visit the Algiers Museum of Fine Arts, which houses most of his personal collection.
He died in 1975, and the case remains a mystery to this day. Mohammed Rasim and his wife were murdered at home on March 30, 1975. He and his wife were buried in the Thaalibia Cemetery of the Casbah of Algiers (Algerian Castle).
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