How is Art Part of the Palestinian Resistance? [Student Presentation]

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Student Presenter: Jana Mataria, American School Of Palestine

Date: August 21, 2023

Jana explores how Palestinian art is used to challenge oppressive systems and preserve cultural identity. She talks about the different symbols used, what they represent, and how they're used as a form of resistance.

Jana Mataria is a Junior at the American School Of Palestine, in Ramllah. She is one of the 4 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 6th Cohort.

Sources & Future References

• A Lesson on the Powerful Symbolism Found in Palestinian Art

• Cultural Creations in Times of Occupation: The Case of the Visual Arts in Palestine : IEMed

• Drawing defiance | Palestinian territories | The Guardian

• Who killed Naji al-Ali, Palestine's most beloved artist?

• How did the Nakba happen? | Al Jazeera English

• Cactus Border By Mohammed Al Hawajri

• Asim Abu Shakra | 23 Artworks | MutualArt

• Palestinian Artist Paints the Suffering of his People on Cactus Plants | Street Art Utopia

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About Global Connect

afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

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