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 shape her distinctive visual language. Born in Nasiriyah, Malallah moved to Baghdad with her family at the age of five, experiencing firsthand the turbulent polit…