Images of Hanaa' Malallah's shoes appear in many of her artworks, including being embroidered in "USA Heritage Flag," from 2012. Malallah is fascinated with the 2008 incident when an Iraqi journalist threw shoes at former President George W. Bush. "Shoes are our way of resistance," said Malallah.
"U.S.A Heritage Flag" by Hanaa' Malallah —
Images of Hanaa' Malallah's shoes appear in many of her artworks, including being embroidered in "USA Heritage Flag," from 2012. Malallah is fascinated with the 2008 incident when an Iraqi journalist threw shoes at former President George W. Bush. "Shoes are our way of resistance," said Malallah.
British duo kennardphillipps created the photomontage "Photo Op" in 2005 by digitally altering a photograph of then British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
"Photo Op" by kennardphillipps —
British duo kennardphillipps created the photomontage "Photo Op" in 2005 by digitally altering a photograph of then British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Hanaa Malallah's 2011 artwork "I.W.M.D" shows a picture of her own shoes, labeled as 'Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction.'
"I.W.M.D" by Hanaa' Malallah —
Hanaa Malallah's 2011 artwork "I.W.M.D" shows a picture of her own shoes, labeled as 'Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction.'
Malallah created "My Country Map" in 2008 after leaving Iraq. In the work, Iraq's geography has been changed and cities moved randomly. "Everything was so messed around," she said.
"My Country Map" by Hanaa' Malallah —
Malallah created "My Country Map" in 2008 after leaving Iraq. In the work, Iraq's geography has been changed and cities moved randomly. "Everything was so messed around," she said.
"Presidential Seal" is seven meters long and 2.7 meters high, created by kennardphillipps in 2006. It is made of newspaper clippings with war photographs smashed on top with a hammer. The microphones on the empty presidential podium are pointing towards chaos and destruction, say the artists.
"Presidential Seal" by kennardphillipps —
"Presidential Seal" is seven meters long and 2.7 meters high, created by kennardphillipps in 2006. It is made of newspaper clippings with war photographs smashed on top with a hammer. The microphones on the empty presidential podium are pointing towards chaos and destruction, say the artists.
"Figurative, Abstract" 2010 by Hanaa' Malallah is made of burned pieces of fabric with string. "It shows ash and destruction," she said.
"Figurative, Abstract" by Hanaa' Malallah —
"Figurative, Abstract" 2010 by Hanaa' Malallah is made of burned pieces of fabric with string. "It shows ash and destruction," she said.
kennardphillipps use media images and newspaper clippings to make many of their artworks, including this 2007 piece "George Bush, a Portrait."
"George Bush, a Portrait" by kennardphillipps —
kennardphillipps use media images and newspaper clippings to make many of their artworks, including this 2007 piece "George Bush, a Portrait."