ABDULLAH HADIA

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THE MANLY MAN

#ARTIST270 | LIBYAN

Abdullah Hadia is a Libyan illustrator and visual storyteller whose work blends mythology, symbolism, and contemporary narrative into bold, graphic compositions. Born in Ajdabiya and trained in civil engineering at Benghazi University, Hadia’s creative practice reflects a precise structural sensibility paired with a deeply imaginative visual language.

His illustrations draw from manga influences, folklore, and spiritual iconography, often featuring powerful, otherworldly figures rendered in striking colour palettes and intricate linework. There’s a cinematic quality to his work, where character, scale, and symbolism combine to explore themes of identity, struggle, belief, and resilience.

In 2017, Hadia became lead artist for Habka, a Libyan comic magazine inspired by Japanese manga that champions local creatives and promotes hope through storytelling. He has also worked as an animation director for BBC Media Action, contributing to projects that use visual communication as a tool for cultural connection and social impact.

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THE MANLY MAN

#ARTIST270 | LIBYAN

Abdullah Hadia is a Libyan illustrator and visual storyteller whose work blends mythology, symbolism, and contemporary narrative into bold, graphic compositions. Born in Ajdabiya and trained in civil engineering at Benghazi University, Hadia’s creative practice reflects a precise structural sensibility paired with a deeply imaginative visual language.

His illustrations draw from manga influences, folklore, and spiritual iconography, often featuring powerful, otherworldly figures rendered in striking colour palettes and intricate linework. There’s a cinematic quality to his work, where character, scale, and symbolism combine to explore themes of identity, struggle, belief, and resilience.

In 2017, Hadia became lead artist for Habka, a Libyan comic magazine inspired by Japanese manga that champions local creatives and promotes hope through storytelling. He has also worked as an animation director for BBC Media Action, contributing to projects that use visual communication as a tool for cultural connection and social impact.

For sizing and delivery details click HERE.