Loading ...Interview with Hanaa Malallah | Iraq’s Pioneering Female Artist
RA: Do you feel (if this is possible) that your work would have been different if you’d stayed in Iraq?
HM: Undoubtedly. In Iraq, I operated within the cultural circle of one country, whereas upon arrival in Europe I have been able to experience the artworks of internationally recognised artists firsthand. The fact that I live and work in London means that I am not only aware of my broadened cultural surroundings, but also that my art will be considered in an international context and these factors are reflected in my artistic practice.
Leaving Iraq and settling in London has affected my artwork in every aspect, both in my materials and my concept, but I view this positively. I don’t struggle outside of my country of birth, but rather flourish in exile.
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Source: theculturetrip.com