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Hanaa Mal-Allah
Early Life and Artistic Formation Hanaa Malallah (born 1958) is an Iraqi artist celebrated for her innovative ‘Ruins Technique’ – incorporating found objects to reflect Iraq’s rich heritage & the impact of conflict. Her formative years were steeped in the artistic traditions of Iraq, particularly those stemming from the Abbasid Caliphate and Ottoman rule, fostering a deep appreciation for history and symbolism that would profoundly sha
pe her distinctive visual language. Born in Nasiriyah, Malallah moved to Baghdad with her family at the age of five, experiencing firsthand the turbulent political landscape of modern Iraqi history – revolutions and conflicts punctuating her childhood. This exposure instilled within her an unwavering commitment to documenting and interpreting these experiences through art. Her early artistic training centered around the Institute of Fi…