hanibal srouji
The Scars of Memory: The Art of Hanibal Srouji Born in 1957 amidst the vibrant yet turbulent landscape of Beirut, Lebanon, Hanibal Srourig has emerged as a profound voice in contemporary Middle Eastern art. His life and creative trajectory have been inextricably linked to the rhythms of conflict and displacement. The early years of his life were shadowed by the Lebanese Civil War, an era of profound upheaval that forced him into exile…
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.
