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Biography
Hanna
Hajjar (A.K.A. John)
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, currently residing in
California, USA. Studies
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1975 Graduated from American University of
Beirut, with a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering |
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1973 Studied art (as a minor) at the American
University of Beirut, Lebanon |
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1980 Studied photography at Triton College,
River Grove, Illinois, USA |
Activities,
Research & Development
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1971 Became the leader of Hamurabi troop of
the Assyrian Boy Scout, Beirut, Lebanon |
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1971 Founded the Assyrian Student Union in
Beirut Lebanon, and was its president till 1975 |
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1975 Became the chairman of the Engineering
Photo Club at the AUB |
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1982 Researched Assyrian fashion, and the
ancient art of fabric stamping (Basma) |
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1989 Researched Assyrian & Arabic fonts for
computer multi-media & video productions |
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1992 Developed Teleprompter for Syriac and
Arabic applications for TV, video production & filming |
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1999 Researched, restored & reproduced
several Syriac icons |
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2000 Researched Cylinder Seal art of
Mesopotamia and reproduced them as paintings in caveman art |
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2001 Researched Syriac Calligraphy and
applied them in paintings |
Art Exhibits
& Lectures
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1972 Art exhibit & lecture, Assyrian fashion,
American University, Beirut, Lebanon |
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1974 Art exhibit, Senharib Club, Museitbeh,
Beirut, Lebanon |
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1975 Art exhibit & lecture, Assyrian fashion,
Minority Cultural Center, University of WI, La Crosse WI, USA |
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1985 Art exhibit, Schiller Park Public
Library, Chicago, IL, USA |
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1987 Lecture, Evolution of Assyrian fashion,
Syriac University Student Association, Aleppo, Syria |
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1988 Lecture, Assyrian roots of Christian
Syriac icons, Ashurbanipal Library, Chicago, IL, USA |
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1990 Art exhibit, Marriott Hotel Chicago,
IL, USA |
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1991 Art exhibit, Hilton Hotel Chicago,
IL, USA |
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2002 Art Exhibit, Hyatt Regency Hotel,
CA, USA |
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2003 Art Exhibit, Assyrian American
Association of Southern California, North Hollywood, CA, USA |
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2003 Art Exhibit, Church of the East Hall,
Tarzana, CA, USA |
T.V.
Interviews
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1983 JG TV, Chicago, IL, USA |
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1991 AATW TV, Chicago, IL, USA |
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1996 Simkat TV, Chicago, IL, USA |
Articles
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1973 Assyrian Star magazine, Chicago,
IL, USA |
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1975 Racquet newspaper, University of
Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI, USA |
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1982 Athra magazine, Chicago IL, USA |
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1986 Pioneer Press newspaper Schiller Park,
Chicago, IL, USA |
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1992 Nabu magazine, Chicago, IL, USA |
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1993 Amiga World magazine, USA |
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1993 Amazing Computing magazine, USA |
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2001 Huyodo Magazine, Sweden |
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Numerous articles on the internet |
Coloring
Books
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1980 Assyrian children’s coloring book, Beth
Nahreen B’Gawne (Mesopotamia in Color) |
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1993 Assyrian children’s coloring book, Urhoy
B’Gawne (Edessa in Color) |
Designs
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1980 Chain Reaction toy, an educational game
for children, Chicago, USA |
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1996 Combined technology & engraving art in
producing an antique looking electronic air cleaner |
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2000 Over-Under frame, a new type of frame
that is collapsible, ideal for traveling art exhibits |
Video & TV
Production
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1990 Assyrian children’s educational video
No.1,2 & 3, Tar’eh W’Gawneh (Doors & Colors) |
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1993 Producer & director of Simkat TV cable
access one-hour weekly Assyrian program, Chicago, USA |
Websites

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