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Hanibal Srouji: A Pioneer of Burning Hole Technique Hanibal Srouji (born 1957 in Beirut, Lebanon) is a Lebanese painter whose distinctive artistic approach—the incorporation of burning holes into his canvases—has cemented his place as one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary Middle Eastern art. His journey began with formative years marked by displacement during the tumultuous Lebanese Civil War, an experience that profoun…
The Lifeline
Scroll through hanibal srouji'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 hanibal srouji'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.
