Ra’anan Alexandrowicz’s documentary studies in real time how people rationalize and interpret the media they encounter.
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Murals Watch Over Jerusalem Neighborhood, a Silent Protest Against Displacement
The large murals by Palestinians and international artists depict the eyes of famous philosophers, activists, and artists.
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Citing Pro-Israel Ties, 25 Artists Disaffiliate From London Collection
Artists and cultural workers are withdrawing their work from the Zabludowicz Collection “in solidarity with Palestinian liberation.”
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“Don’t Fuck With the Jews” and Other Moments of Muscular Judaism on Film
Cinema’s thorny depictions of Israeli military action reflects the swift shift in Jewish identity around questions of oppression.
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“This Is Apartheid”: Kara Walker, Nan Goldin, and 16,000+ Artists Voice Solidarity With Palestine
The letter was initially signed by 300 leading Palestinian artists, writers, and filmmakers, including Emily Jacir, Mona Hatoum, and Elia Suleiman.
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A Trite Dramatization of the Oslo Peace Accords
An adaptation of the Tony-winning play, Oslo‘s apolitical take on the Israel-Palestine conflict is of little use to anyone.
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Gazan Artist Speaks About a Lifetime of Trauma and War
“We live in constant fear of censorship. No artist should have that fear,” says 21-year-old artist Malak Mattar.
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People Are Using an Ancient Method of Writing Arabic to Combat AI Censors
After Palestinian content was restricted or removed from Instagram and Facebook, social media users developed a crafty method of altering Arabic script.
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Artist Emily Jacir’s Bethlehem Arts Center Ransacked By Israeli Army
Israeli army forces raided the Dar Yusuf Nasri Jacir for Art and Research, also confiscating phones, computers, hard drives, cameras, and books.
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600+ Artists and Organizations Urge Boycott of Zabludowicz Art Trust Over Israel Ties
Hundreds have signed a letter denouncing Poju Zabludowicz’s ties to a pro-Israel lobby and the Israeli Air Force.
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Palestinian Actress Shot by Israeli Police in Haifa Protest
Maisa Abd Elhadi was featured in Larissa Sansour’s film at the Danish Pavilion in the 2019 Venice Biennale, as well as the Palestinian 2020 Oscar submission Gaza Mon Amour.
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First-ever Exhibition of Israeli Artists in the UAE Faces Calls for Boycott
“Opening the first exhibition of Israeli artists in the region is yet another attempt to popularize normalization.”