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Laila Shawa

Laila Shawa was born in 1940 to a wealthy Gazan family. As a child, she was curious about art, but per her own description, her career as an artist started with a happy coincidence. In the mid-1950s, she was enrolled in the American University of Cairo as a student of political science and sociology when she had tea with her father and a family friend. Read More >>

Kader Attia

Born in the Parisian suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis, France, in 1970 to an Algerian family originally from the mountainous areas around the Algerian city of Constantine, Kader Attia grew up between two countries and cultures. He studied at the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Duperré and the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs both in Paris. Read More >>

Hussein Madi

Hussein Madi was born in Chebaa, a town on the southeastern tip of Lebanon, in 1938. He spent his summers following his paternal grandfather into the orchards, observing him perform with talent, diligence, and mastery of his daily farming, carpentry, or blacksmith chores. From his stoic and wise grandfather Read More >>

Samia Halaby

A leading abstract visual artist, Samia Halaby, was born in 1936, in Jerusalem, Palestine. Halaby and her family relocated to Lebanon during the Nakba, Palestinian exodus in 1948. By then, most of the Palestinian land was occupied, and the Israeli state was declared.
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Yasmina Hilal

Yasmina Hilal was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1996. She is a Lebanese-American collage artist and photographer, whose work is influenced by and concerned with fashion. This is no surprise, considering that her grandmother owned a clothing store in Beirut called Beverly Hills, in the 1960s. Read More >>

Hommage to all the mothers around the globe, but especially to those in the motherland of Palestine.
Artwork details:
IBRAHIM HAZIMEH, Palestine
The Mothers, 2002
Medium: Gouache and watercolour on paper
62 x 48 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart #mothersday

Hommage to all the mothers around the globe, but especially to those in the motherland of Palestine.

Artwork details:

IBRAHIM HAZIMEH, Palestine
The Mothers, 2002
Medium: Gouache and watercolour on paper
62 x 48 cm

#daf #dafbeirut #arab #arabart #mothersday
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كيف تعيش في سجنٍ واسع؟
زنازينه من نار ورماد
وتقوم من تحت الأنقاض
تتشعلق ف رقاب القاتل
تجمع اشلائك وتقاتل
وتوري الدنيا الكدابة
كيف يسير قانون الغابة
من اين طريق الحرية 
ومن أين تؤتى الدبابة
مش فارقة العالم يتكلم
موت حر وما تعيشٌ مسلّم
تلهم جيل ورا جيل يتعلم
كيف يعيش ويموت لقضية
بننادي على عالم مين
علشان يستنكر ويدين
دن كما شئت فأي إدانة
لما يجري جوا السلخانة
مش هتخف بارود الدانة
ولا قادرة ترجع له صباح
تلك قضية 
وهذا كفاح
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How do you dwell in a boundless jail?
Where cells are forged of flame and dust
Rising from beneath the rubble's unbearable scale
Reaching and clutching the killer's neck 
Gather your fragments, take up the fight
Reveal to the world's deceitful guise
The law of the jungle’s might
And show the path to freedom's rise
And from where comes the tank’s smite
It matters not the world's discourse
Die free, never live in submission
Generations of courage to endorse
Living and dying for the cause 
We’re calling on the world, but who will answer?
To condemn and denounce, what will it mend? 
Amidst the slaughter, condemnations come to what end? 
Still the gunpowder's blaze does not grow cold
It will never return to them the morning light 
This is the cause, this is the fight
The true struggle 
Our true struggle 
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Artwork courtesy of the Dalloul Art Foundation @dafbeirut
Music courtesy of Cairokee @cairokee
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization  #artists #cairokee #music #arabmusic #international

كيف تعيش في سجنٍ واسع؟
زنازينه من نار ورماد
وتقوم من تحت الأنقاض
تتشعلق ف رقاب القاتل
تجمع اشلائك وتقاتل
وتوري الدنيا الكدابة
كيف يسير قانون الغابة
من اين طريق الحرية
ومن أين تؤتى الدبابة

مش فارقة العالم يتكلم
موت حر وما تعيشٌ مسلّم
تلهم جيل ورا جيل يتعلم
كيف يعيش ويموت لقضية

بننادي على عالم مين
علشان يستنكر ويدين
دن كما شئت فأي إدانة
لما يجري جوا السلخانة
مش هتخف بارود الدانة
ولا قادرة ترجع له صباح
تلك قضية
وهذا كفاح

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How do you dwell in a boundless jail?
Where cells are forged of flame and dust
Rising from beneath the rubble`s unbearable scale
Reaching and clutching the killer`s neck
Gather your fragments, take up the fight
Reveal to the world`s deceitful guise
The law of the jungle’s might
And show the path to freedom`s rise
And from where comes the tank’s smite

It matters not the world`s discourse
Die free, never live in submission
Generations of courage to endorse
Living and dying for the cause

We’re calling on the world, but who will answer?
To condemn and denounce, what will it mend?
Amidst the slaughter, condemnations come to what end?
Still the gunpowder`s blaze does not grow cold
It will never return to them the morning light
This is the cause, this is the fight
The true struggle
Our true struggle

——
Artwork courtesy of the Dalloul Art Foundation @dafbeirut
Music courtesy of Cairokee @cairokee

#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #cairokee #music #arabmusic #international
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Nowhere#1 is a 100x80 artwork by Palestinian artist Bashar al Hroub portraying five Palestinian children flashing the victory sign with smiles on their faces against a backdrop of empty gold. The piece symbolizes the reality that Palestinian children find themselves in - they lack a specific place to call home, existing in a state of being both everywhere and nowhere simultaneously.
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@bashar_alhroub
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#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #Lebanon #art #arabart #arab #palestine #children #gaza #contemporary #artist

Nowhere#1 is a 100x80 artwork by Palestinian artist Bashar al Hroub portraying five Palestinian children flashing the victory sign with smiles on their faces against a backdrop of empty gold. The piece symbolizes the reality that Palestinian children find themselves in - they lack a specific place to call home, existing in a state of being both everywhere and nowhere simultaneously.
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@bashar_alhroub
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#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #Lebanon #art #arabart #arab #palestine #children #gaza #contemporary #artist
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The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001, by Ismail Shammout narrates the story of the Second Intifada, which began in late September 2000. Shammout employs dynamic, bold strokes that animate the Palestinians figures in the bottom right corner, while the blue figures of the Israeli forces on the left are condensed and undifferentiated as they extend into the bulldozers destroying the land. He uses a multitude of colors in marking out the Palestinians and the background trees and houses of the village. Other marks of vibrancy are both the Palestinian flag, and the burning fires, accentuating the main underlying struggle.The painting employs visual strategies reminiscent of Mexican Muralism.
In particular, it prioritizes dynamic composition to give a sense of urgency in its depiction of a historic event. Shammout also utilizes narrative storytelling techniques in which the painting presents a sequence of events; here, for instance, the Palestinian people are all united in their resistance of the aggressor, and are optimistically victorious in their efforts, as depicted in the left upper corner by them rising together and holding the vibrant Palestinian flag. Symbolism and allegory are a recurrent aspect of Shammout’s artistic repertoire.
In the context of the second Intifada, propaganda art, meaning art that is meant to convey a particular viewpoint or message, emerged as a tool for expressing political and nationalistic sentiments, reflecting the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, resistance against Israeli occupation, and the desire for independence. Various forms of visual media, including paintings, were used to convey messages, mobilize support, and memorialize events.
Artwork details
ISMAIL SHAMMOUT,Palestine, (b. 1930 d. 2006)The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001Oil on canvas103.5 x 154 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #intifada #palestine #artist

The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001, by Ismail Shammout narrates the story of the Second Intifada, which began in late September 2000. Shammout employs dynamic, bold strokes that animate the Palestinians figures in the bottom right corner, while the blue figures of the Israeli forces on the left are condensed and undifferentiated as they extend into the bulldozers destroying the land. He uses a multitude of colors in marking out the Palestinians and the background trees and houses of the village. Other marks of vibrancy are both the Palestinian flag, and the burning fires, accentuating the main underlying struggle.
The painting employs visual strategies reminiscent of Mexican Muralism.

In particular, it prioritizes dynamic composition to give a sense of urgency in its depiction of a historic event. Shammout also utilizes narrative storytelling techniques in which the painting presents a sequence of events; here, for instance, the Palestinian people are all united in their resistance of the aggressor, and are optimistically victorious in their efforts, as depicted in the left upper corner by them rising together and holding the vibrant Palestinian flag. Symbolism and allegory are a recurrent aspect of Shammout’s artistic repertoire.


In the context of the second Intifada, propaganda art, meaning art that is meant to convey a particular viewpoint or message, emerged as a tool for expressing political and nationalistic sentiments, reflecting the Palestinian struggle for self-determination, resistance against Israeli occupation, and the desire for independence. Various forms of visual media, including paintings, were used to convey messages, mobilize support, and memorialize events.

Artwork details

ISMAIL SHAMMOUT,
Palestine, (b. 1930 d. 2006)
The Glow of Al-Intifada, 2001
Oil on canvas
103.5 x 154 cm

#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #intifada #palestine #artist
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Gamal Abdel Naser, then Egypt's revolutionist president (from 1956 to1970) and a unique pan-Arabist leader, was central to some of El-Seguini's artistic productions. An indicative example is El-Siguini's bronze sculpture Untitled,1952, depicting Gamal Abdel Nasser's bust; the work is part of the Dalloul Art Foundation's collection in Beirut.
El-Siguini executed Nasser's bust meticulously, paying careful attention to minute details. For instance, the bust’s facial countenance reflects the Egyptian president's charismatic nature and self-pride. More importantly, the three-dimensional portrait highlights Nasser's piercing eyes and distinctive frowning expression where the lips seem tightened, the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is somehow wrinkled.
Untitled, 1952 (Gamal Abdel Nasser's bust) underscores the role of power in connecting the masses to its political leader. Adopting bronze as a medium emphasizes Nasser's strength, lending the leader a rough and massive appearance – portraying Nasser as a modern Egyptian leader with big ambitions. Certainly, the artist underscored the factor of power, presented to both a local and an international audience. The political leader is presented as an 'exemplary personage' who stands out by his imposing presence, charisma, and revolutionary actions.
Artwork Details
GAMAL EL SEGUINI, Egypt 
Untitled, 1952
Medium: Bronze
53 x 28 x 37.5 cm
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #sculpture #artist

Gamal Abdel Naser, then Egypt`s revolutionist president (from 1956 to1970) and a unique pan-Arabist leader, was central to some of El-Seguini`s artistic productions. An indicative example is El-Siguini`s bronze sculpture Untitled,1952, depicting Gamal Abdel Nasser`s bust; the work is part of the Dalloul Art Foundation`s collection in Beirut.

El-Siguini executed Nasser`s bust meticulously, paying careful attention to minute details. For instance, the bust’s facial countenance reflects the Egyptian president`s charismatic nature and self-pride. More importantly, the three-dimensional portrait highlights Nasser`s piercing eyes and distinctive frowning expression where the lips seem tightened, the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is somehow wrinkled.

Untitled, 1952 (Gamal Abdel Nasser`s bust) underscores the role of power in connecting the masses to its political leader. Adopting bronze as a medium emphasizes Nasser`s strength, lending the leader a rough and massive appearance – portraying Nasser as a modern Egyptian leader with big ambitions. Certainly, the artist underscored the factor of power, presented to both a local and an international audience. The political leader is presented as an `exemplary personage` who stands out by his imposing presence, charisma, and revolutionary actions.

Artwork Details

GAMAL EL SEGUINI, Egypt
Untitled, 1952
Medium: Bronze
53 x 28 x 37.5 cm

#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #sculpture #artist
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In Yemen, traditional costumes unravel social and political realities in Yemen’s history since ancient times. Costumes, headdresses, and props indicate one's tribal origin, job, and social rank. They differ based on ethnic groups, geographic regions, and climatic conditions. In Yemen, there are three main ethnic groups: the mountain people, the coastal people, and the Bedouins. 
Abdelrahman Al-Muzayen, a prominent Palestinian artist and a key pedagogue 
who supervised the Palestinian Cultural and Artistic Program in North Africa (1980s- 1990s), created a series titled Portraits from Yemen in 1987. Meticulously crafted with colored pastel on black Canson paper, the portraits depict Yemeni workers and soldiers. Each drawing featured head and shoulder accessories distinctive to each character. The most common headdresses are the turban and the alquaweq. 
In Yemen, men's traditional attire includes the dishdaha, or thawb – a white robe- usually worn with a jacket, a shirt, and a futa, a wrap-around skirt. However, the most significant element is the ceremonial Jambiya, or the dagger, placed vertically at the center of a wide belt worn by men. It is curved with a medial ridge and usually has an ornate sheath with carvings, precious metals, and ornaments. It is conserved in a green case by the urban people and in a brown one by people living in the highlands. The Yemenis are keen on defending their homeland and ancient cultural heritage. 
Artwork details 
ABDELRAHMAN AL MUZAYEN, Palestine 
[Yemen Series] 
Medium: Pastel on paper
Link in bio for More details.
#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization  #artists #yemen #traditional #costumes

In Yemen, traditional costumes unravel social and political realities in Yemen’s history since ancient times. Costumes, headdresses, and props indicate one`s tribal origin, job, and social rank. They differ based on ethnic groups, geographic regions, and climatic conditions. In Yemen, there are three main ethnic groups: the mountain people, the coastal people, and the Bedouins.

Abdelrahman Al-Muzayen, a prominent Palestinian artist and a key pedagogue

who supervised the Palestinian Cultural and Artistic Program in North Africa (1980s- 1990s), created a series titled Portraits from Yemen in 1987. Meticulously crafted with colored pastel on black Canson paper, the portraits depict Yemeni workers and soldiers. Each drawing featured head and shoulder accessories distinctive to each character. The most common headdresses are the turban and the alquaweq.

In Yemen, men`s traditional attire includes the dishdaha, or thawb – a white robe- usually worn with a jacket, a shirt, and a futa, a wrap-around skirt. However, the most significant element is the ceremonial Jambiya, or the dagger, placed vertically at the center of a wide belt worn by men. It is curved with a medial ridge and usually has an ornate sheath with carvings, precious metals, and ornaments. It is conserved in a green case by the urban people and in a brown one by people living in the highlands. The Yemenis are keen on defending their homeland and ancient cultural heritage.

Artwork details

ABDELRAHMAN AL MUZAYEN, Palestine 
[Yemen Series] 
Medium: Pastel on paper

Link in bio for More details.

#DAF #dafbeirut #lebanon #beirut #modern #arab #art #arabart #organization #artists #yemen #traditional #costumes
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The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition is extended to the 15th of April.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza #artists #freeart

The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition is extended to the 15th of April.

You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org

@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali

#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza #artists #freeart
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The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition 
The doors for the exhibition will be open until the 15th of February, 2024.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali
#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza

The Little Prince of Gaza exhibition

The doors for the exhibition will be open until the 15th of February, 2024.

You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org

@palmuseum
@dafbeirut
@amershomali

#daf #dafbeirut #arab #art #arabart #beirut #lebanon #Palestine #gaza
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You can now explore The Little Prince Of Gaza exhibition through VR. Get your free virtual tour following the link below.
https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Little-Prince-of-Gaza
#exhibition #daf #dafbeirut #arabart
#arab #art #vr #virtualreality #tour #contemporary #ContemporaryArt

You can now explore The Little Prince Of Gaza exhibition through VR. Get your free virtual tour following the link below.

https://dafbeirut.org/en/events/Little-Prince-of-Gaza

#exhibition #daf #dafbeirut #arabart
#arab #art #vr #virtualreality #tour #contemporary #ContemporaryArt
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In Waiting N#1, 2010, Hani Zurob depicts his son Qudsi sitting on a two-step ladder, taking center stage in the painting; he gazes impatiently at the viewer. A red wall in the background occupies much of the painting’s rectangular composition, reminding us of Zurob’s other painting portraying the apartheid wall. Qudsi frequently visits his hometown in Palestine with his mother. Meanwhile, Zurob grapples with the haunting inability to return to Palestine due to the threat of deportation. The title, ‘Waiting’, the vibrant red background, and the expression on Qudsi’s face collectively convey a palpable anger. The painting addresses the child’s struggle to comprehend his father’s predicament at a young age. Displacement and unyielding artistic resilience have shaped Hani Zurob’s life. Raised in the confined Gaza Strip, where movement was limited, he sought solace in art.
@hanizurob
Artwork Details:
HANI ZUROB, Palestine,
Waiting #01, 2010
#Acrylic and pigments on #canvas
199 x 158.5 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #art #arab #arabart #contemporary #modern #red #freedom

In Waiting N#1, 2010, Hani Zurob depicts his son Qudsi sitting on a two-step ladder, taking center stage in the painting; he gazes impatiently at the viewer. A red wall in the background occupies much of the painting’s rectangular composition, reminding us of Zurob’s other painting portraying the apartheid wall. Qudsi frequently visits his hometown in Palestine with his mother. Meanwhile, Zurob grapples with the haunting inability to return to Palestine due to the threat of deportation. The title, ‘Waiting’, the vibrant red background, and the expression on Qudsi’s face collectively convey a palpable anger. The painting addresses the child’s struggle to comprehend his father’s predicament at a young age. Displacement and unyielding artistic resilience have shaped Hani Zurob’s life. Raised in the confined Gaza Strip, where movement was limited, he sought solace in art.

@hanizurob

Artwork Details:

HANI ZUROB, Palestine,

Waiting #01, 2010

#Acrylic and pigments on #canvas

199 x 158.5 cm

#daf #dafbeirut #art #arab #arabart #contemporary #modern #red #freedom
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#Artwork details:
SHADI ALZAQZOUQ, #Palestine
Le Pardon, 2017
#Medium: Oil on canvas
220 x 327 x 3 cm
This artwork is being exhibited at the dalloul Art Foundation now part of The Little Prince Of Gaza exhibition.
Please book a reservation for your private tour.
Check the full artwork on the website: www.dafbeirut.org
#dafbeirut #DAF #arabart #arab #beirut #lebanon #oil #painting #artist #freedom #free #freepalestine

#Artwork details:

SHADI ALZAQZOUQ, #Palestine
Le Pardon, 2017
#Medium: Oil on canvas
220 x 327 x 3 cm

This artwork is being exhibited at the dalloul Art Foundation now part of The Little Prince Of Gaza exhibition.

Please book a reservation for your private tour.

Check the full artwork on the website: www.dafbeirut.org

#dafbeirut #DAF #arabart #arab #beirut #lebanon #oil #painting #artist #freedom #free #freepalestine
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The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF), in collaboration with the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, is pleased to announce the opening of “The Little Prince of Gaza”.
The exhibition is a memorial and a tribute to the martyred children of Palestine. It represents a number of artworks by arab artists showcasing the genocide, suffering, pain, and hardship of the Palestinian people, in addition to the palestinian cultural flare and their deep connection to the land. It also boasts a brief history of the people through a collection of photographs from the archive of the Palestinian Museum.
The doors for the exhibition will be open until the 15th of February, 2024.
You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org
@dafbeirut
@palmuseum
#exhibition #arabart #art #lebanon #beirut #Palestine #contemporary #modern

The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF), in collaboration with the Palestinian Museum in Birzeit, is pleased to announce the opening of “The Little Prince of Gaza”.

The exhibition is a memorial and a tribute to the martyred children of Palestine. It represents a number of artworks by arab artists showcasing the genocide, suffering, pain, and hardship of the Palestinian people, in addition to the palestinian cultural flare and their deep connection to the land. It also boasts a brief history of the people through a collection of photographs from the archive of the Palestinian Museum.

The doors for the exhibition will be open until the 15th of February, 2024.

You can RSVP a private tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through our website dafbeirut.org

@dafbeirut
@palmuseum

#exhibition #arabart #art #lebanon #beirut #Palestine #contemporary #modern
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In collaboration with the Palestinian Museum, DAF is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition  under the title of "The Little Prince Of Gaza".
Stay tuned for more information.
Follow the link in the bio
@dafbeirut
@palmuseum
@amershomali
#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #lebanon #exhibition #ContemporaryArt #arabart #arab #art #artists #event #comingsoon less

In collaboration with the Palestinian Museum, DAF is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition under the title of "The Little Prince Of Gaza".

Stay tuned for more information.
Follow the link in the bio

@dafbeirut
@palmuseum
@amershomali

#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #lebanon #exhibition #ContemporaryArt #arabart #arab #art #artists #event #comingsoon less
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Since  #1948, the forced displacement of the Palestinian people known as the (Nakba) led to dire realities. A large number of the Palestinian people were massacred by the #Israeli defence forces, while others were displaced and sent to #exile. The displacement created a huge number of refugee camps in the region. There are approximately 5.9 million registered Palestinian refugees living across the Middle East. The #painting created by the Palestinian artist Ismail Shammout was inspired by the 1976 massacre of Tel AL Zaatar refugee camp in #Beirut. Over 1500 people were massacred. The painting depicts a mother holding her children tight within her chest. Shocked as she seems, she looks up to the skies in search for #divine help. The ongoing #massacre, #displacement and #dispossession of the Palestinian people became central to their #history. It contributed to the protracted refugee crisis they face today
Artwork details
ISMAIL SHAMMOUT, Palestine
In the Eye (from the Tall Al Zaatar Series), 1976
#Medium: #Watercolour, #ink and #graphite on #paper
86 x 60.5 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #art #arab #arabart #artist #painter #ContemporaryArt #contemporary #Artwork

Since #1948, the forced displacement of the Palestinian people known as the (Nakba) led to dire realities. A large number of the Palestinian people were massacred by the #Israeli defence forces, while others were displaced and sent to #exile. The displacement created a huge number of refugee camps in the region. There are approximately 5.9 million registered Palestinian refugees living across the Middle East. The #painting created by the Palestinian artist Ismail Shammout was inspired by the 1976 massacre of Tel AL Zaatar refugee camp in #Beirut. Over 1500 people were massacred. The painting depicts a mother holding her children tight within her chest. Shocked as she seems, she looks up to the skies in search for #divine help. The ongoing #massacre, #displacement and #dispossession of the Palestinian people became central to their #history. It contributed to the protracted refugee crisis they face today

Artwork details

ISMAIL SHAMMOUT, Palestine
In the Eye (from the Tall Al Zaatar Series), 1976
#Medium: #Watercolour, #ink and #graphite on #paper
86 x 60.5 cm

#daf #dafbeirut #art #arab #arabart #artist #painter #ContemporaryArt #contemporary #Artwork
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In collaboration with the Palestinian Museum, DAF is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition  under the title of "The Little Prince Of Gaza".
Stay tuned for more information.
Follow the link in the bio
@dafbeirut
@palmuseum
@amershomali
#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #lebanon #exhibition #ContemporaryArt #arabart #arab #art #artists #event #comingsoon

In collaboration with the Palestinian Museum, DAF is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition under the title of "The Little Prince Of Gaza".

Stay tuned for more information.
Follow the link in the bio

@dafbeirut
@palmuseum
@amershomali

#dafbeirut #daf #beirut #lebanon #exhibition #ContemporaryArt #arabart #arab #art #artists #event #comingsoon
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The art piece "Gaza Sky II" by Laila Shawa reflects the haunting reality of life under the constant surveillance, rocket fire and threat of #isreal drones in Gaza. The use of drones in the region has brought about a sense of perpetual unease and fear, which is powerfully captured in Shawa's work. The piece serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of modern warfare on the lives of innocent civilians, evoking a deep sense of empathy and reflection.
Shawa's art and her being from Gaza sheds #light on the struggles faced by the people of Gaza, encapsulating the #resilience and spirit of a community living under the #shadow of conflict. Through "Gaza Sky II," she brings attention to the human cost of #war and the enduring #hope for #peace in the midst of adversity. This thought-provoking #artwork invites us to contemplate the profound impact of military technology on civilian populations and the urgent need for compassion and understanding in the pursuit of a better #world.
Artwork details
LAILA SHAWA, Palestine 
Gaza Sky ii, 2012
Medium: Mixed media and photography on canvas
170.5 x 95 cm
#daf #dafbeirut #ContemporaryArt #arab #arabart #art

The art piece "Gaza Sky II" by Laila Shawa reflects the haunting reality of life under the constant surveillance, rocket fire and threat of #isreal drones in Gaza. The use of drones in the region has brought about a sense of perpetual unease and fear, which is powerfully captured in Shawa`s work. The piece serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of modern warfare on the lives of innocent civilians, evoking a deep sense of empathy and reflection.
Shawa`s art and her being from Gaza sheds #light on the struggles faced by the people of Gaza, encapsulating the #resilience and spirit of a community living under the #shadow of conflict. Through "Gaza Sky II," she brings attention to the human cost of #war and the enduring #hope for #peace in the midst of adversity. This thought-provoking #artwork invites us to contemplate the profound impact of military technology on civilian populations and the urgent need for compassion and understanding in the pursuit of a better #world.

Artwork details

LAILA SHAWA, Palestine
Gaza Sky ii, 2012
Medium: Mixed media and photography on canvas
170.5 x 95 cm

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Dalloul Art Foundation

Modern & Contemporary Arab Art

The Ramzi and Saeda Dalloul Art Foundation (DAF) is a Beirut-based visual arts institution dedicated to making modern and contemporary Arab Art accessible to local and international audiences through archiving, exhibitions, education, publications, public programs, and research. Its aim is to preserve and disseminate its permanent collection which includes works in drawing, installation, mixed-media, painting, photography, ceramics, and sculpture.

Providing a comprehensive survey of visual arts from most of the Arab region, DAF’s extensive and massive collection reflects the diversity and boldness of Arab creativity, inspired by the complex realities of the region. 

Since late 2017, DAF has been made accessible to the public through its presence on social media where it highlights the history of Arab art weekly. Researchers and doctoral students can also gain access to the foundation’s extensive resources, collection management system, and in-house research, in order to further their studies. DAF also organizes weekly visits to its extensive storage galleries for schools, universities and other interested groups. The foundation also provides loans to local and international museums.

DAF is essentially a research institute, creating a reference for Arab art, and as such we will continue to add features, information and materials about our pioneering artists, so please come and visit us often or become a member and have this information pushed to you as it comes available. In the meantime, enjoy our site and the massive collection it now hosts.