Palestinian Artists Launch Gaza Biennale Initiative with Crowdfunding
Led by Tasneem Shatat, a collective of Palestinian artists is spearheading the Gaza Biennale to draw attention to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, which has faced Israeli assaults for more than a year. This project aspires to achieve the same level of recognition as prominent global biennials, serving as a beacon of hope and resistance. Among the 50 signatories of the Gaza Biennale Manifesto, all hail from occupied regions, with some residing in Gaza and others in Egypt. The exhibition will feature both local and international galleries, with plans to transport artworks through authorized volunteers. Founded by Shatat and Andreas Ibrahim in 2021, the Al Risan Art Museum has initiated a crowdfunding effort to secure $90,000 for the Biennale.
Key facts
- Tasneem Shatat is leading the Gaza Biennale initiative.
- The Biennale aims to draw attention to the Gaza Strip under Israeli attack for over a year.
- 50 artists have signed the Gaza Biennale Manifesto.
- All signatories come from occupied territories; some live in Gaza, others fled to Egypt.
- The Al Risan Art Museum, founded in 2021 in the West Bank, is organizing the crowdfunding.
- The crowdfunding goal is $90,000.
- The project plans to exhibit works in Gaza and abroad via partner institutions.
- Digital submissions and remote collaborations with West Bank artists are being considered.
Entities
Artists
- Tasneem Shatat
- Andreas Ibrahim
Institutions
- Al Risan Art Museum
- The Guardian
Locations
- Gaza Strip
- West Bank
- Egypt