FWD: "Olive Trees" - Khalil Rabah

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Presenter: Louisa Macmillan

Delivered: Geneva on May 1, 2024

In this afikra FWD, Louisa Macmillan explores the significance of olive trees in Khalil Rabah’s *The Palestinian Museum of Natural History and Humankind*. The talk highlights the deep connection between olive trees and Palestinian culture, drawing on quotes from figures like Mourid Barghouti and Susan AbulHawa to illustrate how olive trees symbolize resilience, heritage, and continuity.

Sources & Future References

• Snapshots of Everyday Palestinian Life Before the Nakba

• How the olive tree came to symbolize Palestinian national identity | Arab News

• Olive Tree: A Symbol of Steadfastness un Contemporary Palestinian Poetr, Dr. Majed A Hasanin

• Zawyeh Gallery, Contemporary Art Gallery, Dubai | Ramallah

• Sliman Mansour - Palestinian Art Posters and prints

• Nation Estate (2012) - Larissa Sansour

• John Berger · A Moment in Ramallah: in Palestine

• John Berger and Everyday Acts of Sumūd - Dark Mountain

• The Palestinian Museum of Natural History and Humankind

• Jadaliyya - Khalil Rabah: New Sites for the Museum Departments or Four Places to Visit Heaven

• Khalil Rabah - Liverpool Biennial

• Palestinian artist Khalil Rabah questions what's real in landmark Sharjah exhibition | The National

• Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de Genève

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