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Defiant resilience: ‘We Won’t Leave’ exhibit chronicles Palestinian struggles
Dana Al-Zyadat, Jordan News
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In a new project by the Khalid Shoman Foundation called “We Won’t Leave” By Suha Shoman, this text-based installation plays into a moment in time since the commencement of Israel’s war on Gaza with a backdrop of the 75-year-ongoing occupation. اضافة اعلان
Utilizing the medium of text, it displays the names of artists targeted by the occupation, cultural activists, journalists, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it seems to not apply to the sovereignty of the Palestinian people as well as a plethora of much more, that will you have to just to see for yourself.
In an interview with Suha Shoman, founder and chair of Darat Al Funun told Jordan News that the inspiration of her installation “We Will Not Leave” was inspired by a phrase inscribed on a picture of a destroyed building in Gaza. “This display reflects the ongoing repercussions of the war on Gaza and also narrates the Palestinian story”.
Upon entering the installation, paired with text is audio of the sound of drones, with murals written in both Arabic and English. Additionally, there was a red wall inscribed in black with the Global Declaration of Human Rights, along with a display screen featuring a lecture by Palestinian historian Walid Al-Khalidi.
She emphasized “The display title signifies Palestinians' determination to remain despite destruction, killings, and bombings, as proclaimed on the wall of a ruined structure: "We Will Not Leave."
Additionally, there was a red wall inscribed in black with the Global Declaration of Human Rights, along with a display screen featuring a lecture by Palestinian historian Walid Al-Khalidi.
She also stated “We are shocked by the extent of destruction and killing since the start of the war on Gaza. we paused the foundation's artistic activities to curate a show featuring works from Khalid Shoman's collection of Palestinian artists.”
With the Kingdom at a pause, featuring the artwork of Palestinian artists is a small, yet meaningful way to preserve the heritage of Palestine. She added “The aim is to portray and express the Palestinian reality from the early 2000s to today. For instance, there is a piece by artist Mona Hatoum representing the ongoing war, and another by artist Jumana Abboud addressing the smuggling of lemons and standing at checkpoints symbolizing the Palestinians' plight.”
Shoman affirmed, “Artists bear witness to history and the era, and through their artistic works, they can document and express these realities, and artists need to take a stand against violations through their creations.”
Dr. Khaled Khreis, the Director General of the National Museum of Arts and a visual artist, highlighted the exhibition's role in documenting the destruction and crimes of the occupation in Gaza. He emphasized, “The power of art to convey a message to the world, addressing consciences and minds.”
Dr. Khreis also advocated for displaying the artworks online to reach a global audience.
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Utilizing the medium of text, it displays the names of artists targeted by the occupation, cultural activists, journalists, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it seems to not apply to the sovereignty of the Palestinian people as well as a plethora of much more, that will you have to just to see for yourself.
In an interview with Suha Shoman, founder and chair of Darat Al Funun told Jordan News that the inspiration of her installation “We Will Not Leave” was inspired by a phrase inscribed on a picture of a destroyed building in Gaza. “This display reflects the ongoing repercussions of the war on Gaza and also narrates the Palestinian story”.
Upon entering the installation, paired with text is audio of the sound of drones, with murals written in both Arabic and English. Additionally, there was a red wall inscribed in black with the Global Declaration of Human Rights, along with a display screen featuring a lecture by Palestinian historian Walid Al-Khalidi.
She emphasized “The display title signifies Palestinians' determination to remain despite destruction, killings, and bombings, as proclaimed on the wall of a ruined structure: "We Will Not Leave."
Additionally, there was a red wall inscribed in black with the Global Declaration of Human Rights, along with a display screen featuring a lecture by Palestinian historian Walid Al-Khalidi.
She also stated “We are shocked by the extent of destruction and killing since the start of the war on Gaza. we paused the foundation's artistic activities to curate a show featuring works from Khalid Shoman's collection of Palestinian artists.”
With the Kingdom at a pause, featuring the artwork of Palestinian artists is a small, yet meaningful way to preserve the heritage of Palestine. She added “The aim is to portray and express the Palestinian reality from the early 2000s to today. For instance, there is a piece by artist Mona Hatoum representing the ongoing war, and another by artist Jumana Abboud addressing the smuggling of lemons and standing at checkpoints symbolizing the Palestinians' plight.”
Shoman affirmed, “Artists bear witness to history and the era, and through their artistic works, they can document and express these realities, and artists need to take a stand against violations through their creations.”
Dr. Khaled Khreis, the Director General of the National Museum of Arts and a visual artist, highlighted the exhibition's role in documenting the destruction and crimes of the occupation in Gaza. He emphasized, “The power of art to convey a message to the world, addressing consciences and minds.”
Dr. Khreis also advocated for displaying the artworks online to reach a global audience.
Read more Culture and Arts
Jordan News
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