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Figure and Shadow Behind Framed Grid - shown to scale
Hana Malallah

Figure and Shadow Behind Framed Grid

Estimated price$1,484 – $2,756

Zink on Paper

45 × 36 cm | 17.7 × 14.2 in

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About the work

A dark, expressive figure is seen sprawling within a framed grid composition, while a shadowy silhouette lies below — the stark contrast of deep blacks and smoky greys lending the work a haunting, dreamlike tension.

Hana Malallah (Iraq).

Zink on Paper, 36 × 45 cm.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. Signed and editioned 1/5.

Medium
Size
45 × 36 cm | 17.7 × 14.2 in
Edition
1/5
Rarity
Limited Edition
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Black and White, Brown, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Hana Malallah — Zink on Paper , 36 × 45 cm (representative image)
Hana Malallah

Iraq

Hanaa Malallah (هنا مال الله), born in 1958 in Thee Qar, Iraq, is a prominent contemporary Iraqi artist known for her innovative mixed-media works that often address themes of war, destruction, and cultural memory. Malallah’s practice spans painting, assemblage, and installation, frequently utilizing found materials such as burnt canvas, wire, and wood—techniques she refers to as “the art of ruin.” Her work is deeply informed by her experiences in Iraq and her scholarly engagement with the history and philosophy of art, having earned a PhD from the University of Baghdad.

Malallah’s art has been exhibited internationally at major institutions, including the British Museum in London, the Arab World Institute in Paris, and the Barjeel Art Foundation in Sharjah. She has also participated in significant group exhibitions such as “Iraqi Art Today” at MATHAF: Arab Museum of Modern Art in Doha and “Told, Untold, Retold” at Mathaf. Her works are held in the collections of the British Museum and the Barjeel Art Foundation, underscoring her influence in both Middle Eastern and global contemporary art circles.

At auction, Malallah’s pieces have appeared at reputable houses such as Christie’s and Bonhams, reflecting growing recognition of her contributions to contemporary art. Now based in London, Hanaa Malallah continues to explore the intersections of materiality, memory, and the aftermath of conflict in her practice.

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