Shaoul Smira

Shaul Smira (born 1939) is an Iraqi-born Israeli-American painter and printmaker known for his expressive realism and layered compositions.

In 1965, he moved to Paris and continued his artistic training at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière.

By 1976, he began experimenting with cast paper techniques in Belgium, and in 1985, he attended lithography workshops at Atelier Moretto.

His paintings blend expressionism, abstract realism, and figurative elements, often exploring themes of chaos, human emotion, and urban landscapes.

Smira's work has been displayed in galleries and museums worldwide, including: His paintings are part of private and public collections across Europe, the United States, and Israel.