In the midst of ongoing conflict and devastation, Palestinian artists in Gaza are preparing to launch a biennale that defies the siege and celebrates resilience. The event aims to showcase the art of around 50 Gazan artists, emphasizing the power of creative
Artist and activist Nan Goldin used her speech at the opening of her exhibition in Berlin to condemn the treatment of Germany’s Palestinian diaspora and the violence in Gaza. Speaking at the Neue Nationalgalerie on Friday, the 71-year-old artist called attention to
Geneva showcases archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip, providing a safe haven for the heritage of a region ravaged by war. The “Patrimony in Peril” exhibition at the Museum of Art and History (MAH) features 44 artifacts, including amphoras, statuettes, vases, oil
Workers at the Metropolitan Museum of Art are calling on the museum’s leadership to address the destruction of Gaza’s cultural heritage sites. A group of 158 museum staff, fellows, and volunteers calling themselves Met Workers For Palestine delivered an open letter to
Ghanaian filmmaker Ayo Tsalithaba has decided to withdraw his film, “Atmospheric Arrivals,” from the Berlinale Film Festival in protest of Germany’s backing for Israel’s military actions in Gaza. Tsalithaba announced his decision in a social media statement, expressing solidarity with more than
Hundreds of Archaeological Sites Damaged in Gaza due to Israeli Offensive, says Israeli NGO. An Israeli organization, Emek Shaveh, reported that Israel’s offensive on the Gaza Strip has resulted in the destruction of hundreds of historical and archaeological sites and artifacts. The
An international street art movement featuring Palestinian photojournalism from the Gaza Strip is drawing attention to the devastating toll of Israel’s ongoing bombardment. Titled Unmute Gaza, the creative campaign reinterprets the photography of journalists Belal Khaled, Mahmoud Bassam, Sameh Nidal-Rahmi, and Saher
In London, a new anti-war artwork by the British street artist Banksy was stolen less than an hour after he authenticated it on Instagram earlier on December 22. Footage circulating online shows two men removing the work, a stop sign onto which
A recent survey by the group Heritage for Peace details the damage done so far to more than 100 of these landmarks in Gaza since the start of the present conflict. The casualties include the Great Omari Mosque, one of the most
Palestinian solidarity groups, activists and community members marked international Human Rights Day with a demonstration for Palestinian human rights at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), to bring attention to the human rights crisis in Gaza, and to call for an
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