Written by PalArt Director Ala Owaineh. A UK charity and group of schoolchildren from London get in touch with a similar group in two schools in a war-stricken and troubled part of the world. The two groups collaborate to decorate some plates with scenes that express their experience and problems. The plates get printed ontoContinue reading “Apparently, being a child in Gaza is offensive – and an NHS hospital agrees”
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Duniyana Al-Amour
Three weeks today, Gazan artist Duniyana Al-Amour was killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. Like most of our community, we are devastated at any loss of life in Palestine, and during the latest bombings this August, our hearts were broken by the deaths of at least 44 people. We know that artists are silenced, censoredContinue reading “Duniyana Al-Amour”
Amnesty T-Shirt, designed by PalArt
Stand with Amnesty International and Palestine, demand an end to Israeli apartheid. This organic cotton unisex T-shirt is ethically made in India in a Fair Wear Foundation Accredited factory. Fair Wear Foundation is a non-profit organisation committed to ensuring clothing is made in an ethical way. Designed by PalArt and Amnesty International UK. Through deliberateContinue reading “Amnesty T-Shirt, designed by PalArt”
‘Come What May’ Book Launch & Discussion
Launching his anticipated novel ‘Come What May’, PalArt founder and Palestinian writer and director Ahmed Masoud discusses his latest work with author Selma Debbagh. In this event, Ahmed will read excerpts from the book and talk about contemporary Palestinian writing and art. Both Selma and Ahmed write about Palestine in English and have previously collaboratedContinue reading “‘Come What May’ Book Launch & Discussion”
PalArt Dabke Stunt
On Sunday 20 March 2022, PalArt Collective organised a protest Dabke dance outside the Israeli embassy in London. We wanted to emphasise our beautiful culture which is under constant threat by the Israeli apartheid regime. Thanks to Amnesty International UK for making this beautiful peaceful resistance work happen.
PalArt Film: Going Home
Following Amnesty International UK’s new, multi-year campaign, exposing Israeli apartheid and seeking to dismantle it, we at PalArt wanted to create an artistic expression in response. We wanted to artistically and visually present to viewers what it means to be stuck at checkpoints, denied entry, have our children imprisoned, and not be able to seeContinue reading “PalArt Film: Going Home”
PalArt Artist Networking Event
We are excited to invite you to our second networking event, in partnership with Amos Trust, Amnesty International UK & Arab British Centre.
Internship Opportunity
PalArt Collective is seeking an intern for an immediate start who can help to support the collective with some administrative, event and logistical tasks.
Open Call: Creative workshop
PalArt is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Amnesty International UK to present creative content for one of their major campaigns over 2022. We would like you to join us in thinking creatively to explore what the concept of home means. During an interactive workshop, we’ll touch on themes of identity, belonging and the occupation,Continue reading “Open Call: Creative workshop”
We’ve officially launched!
On November 25th a group of great people gathered in a cafe in East London to participate in our first networking event. This event was also our official launch! We look back at a successful and inspiring event, an evening to connect, share experiences and listen. We’re grateful for all the wonderful people who cameContinue reading “We’ve officially launched!”
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