early life and education hamed abdalla ahmed abdallah, an egyptian artist, was born in alexandria in 1941. he pursued his artistic journey at the faculty of fine arts in cairo, followed by a stint at the royal college of art in london. artistic style and themes abdalla's work is characterized by its political and social commentary, often focusing on issues related to his native egypt and the middle east. his diverse body of work includes painting, printmaking, and sculpture, showcasing his versatility as an artist. notable works and artistic movements study to 'song of songs iv' (naive art /…