Yazan Khalili Discusses Art, Economy, and Solidarity in Sudario Magazine Interview

Sudario Magazine, a visual arts publication focused on Mediterranean perspectives, features an interview with Palestinian artist Yazan Khalili. The conversation explores his artistic practice, including his 2016 video work 'Hiding Our Faces Like a Dancing Wind,' which examines facial recognition technology and colonial classification systems. Khalili discusses his recent shift toward merchandise-based projects like 'Against Total Meaning' and 'All the Languages of Our Tongues,' where scarves with fragmented texts function as both wearable items and collective artworks while generating economic support for community initiatives. He reflects on how his work has evolved since October 2023, emphasizing art's role in solidarity, collective struggles, and moving beyond traditional exhibition formats. The interview highlights Khalili's approach to integrating text, economy, and political engagement into his practice.