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 sh…
The Lifeline
Scroll through hanaa mal-allah's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups hanaa mal-allah's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.