Fragments of Palestine | شظايا من فلسطين

Name: Fragments of Palestine | شظايا من فلسطين
Start: 2024-09-20T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-20T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Blessington Road,Dublin 24,D24 KV8N,IE

Schedule

Fri Sep 20 2024 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Blessington Road,Dublin 24,D24 KV8N,IE | Dublin, DN

Culture Night 2024 at Rua Red
We are launching our Café Wall exhibition, Fragments of Palestine شظايا من فلسطين , at 6pm on Friday 20th September for Culture Night, with an accompanying music programme featuring Palestinian musicians from 7.30pm. All proceeds from the evening will be donated to MATW Project’s Palestine Emergency Campaign with Yahya Buisir. https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/palestine_emergency_campaign_with_yahya_buisir
This campaign is currently providing on-the-ground support to people in Northern Gaza, which is currently inaccessible to most relief organizations. Muslims Around the World (MATW) Project was founded by Ali Banat in 2016. They are a Global Islamic Charity working across 30 countries around the world. The Organisation’s 100% donation policy ensures that every single donation goes the extra mile in reaching those most in need.
Ways to donate:
-Book a donation ticket to one or more of our Culture Night events via Eventbrite
-Purchase an art print of one of more of the artworks featured in Fragments of Palestine شظايا من فلسطين . Prints will be available for purchase from reception desk in 5 x 7 inches, A4, and A3 sizes. You will be able to purchase these beginning on Culture Night and through the end of October. You can also purchase an A3 print from our gallery exhibition, An Ciúnas/The Silence , donated by artist Marianne Keating, to support this cause.
-Scan the QR Code at Rua Red’s reception to donate directly to the campaign or give cash in person through our reception desk
-Anyone who makes a donation will be invited to write a short message to the people of Gaza, which will be read by Razan, one of the artists of Fragments of Palestine شظايا من فلسطين , in the weeks following Culture Night, and hung on Rua Red’s olive tree

Fragments of Palestine | شظايا من فلسطين
- 20 Sep
- 6pm - 7pm
- All Welcome
- Free / By Donation
Join us this Culture Night for the launch of Fragments of Palestine, an exhibition featuring four Palestinian artists who come together to explore and express what it means to be Palestinian.
Fragments of Palestine is an exhibition featuring four Palestinian artists who come together to explore and express what it means to be Palestinian. Some were raised in Ireland, while others relocated there, each bringing a unique perspective on their connection to their homeland. Through self-portraits, videos, illustrations, and snapshots, the artists not only reflect on their identity but also on the struggles they face—whether living in exile or enduring the challenges of life in Palestine. Their works offer a powerful narrative of resilience, displacement, and the complexities of their shared heritage.
Featured artists: Rafah Aburideh, Sanaa El Habbash, Manal Mahamid, Múnla X RAZAN
About the Artists:
Rahaf Aburideh
This self-portrait project revolves around portraying myself in the historical landscapes of Ireland, dressed in traditional Palestinian women's attire, known as thobes. Though the photoshoot was originally envisioned to take place in my hometown Gaza, the unforeseen events of the ongoing genocide and bombardment meant I was no longer able to travel to Gaza, nor was it safe to do so, which led me to pivot my focus to Ireland, where my Palestinian and Irish roots converge. Through this project I aim to intertwine my Irish background with my personal narrative involving the rich cultural heritage of Palestinian women, symbolised by the thobe. By photographing myself in iconic Irish landmarks, I seek to create a visual dialogue between my Palestinian identity and the historical backdrop of Ireland. This project serves as a tribute to the resilience and to interconnectedness of cultures, bridging the gap between Palestine and Ireland while celebrating the enduring spirit of Palestinian women.
The project's original goals and objectives focused on using photography to document the process of making tatreez, which is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery commonly used to make thobes, and the talent that goes into developing Palestinian clothes, with a focus on capturing the entire process. The initiative also sought to highlight the cultural value and legacy that were carefully preserved in each seam and design of the garments. However, the project's course changed as a result of the war on Gaza and my personal struggle in seeing cousins killed, relatives displaced into makeshift tents and family homes bombed and wiped out. This led to modifications to the original plans, like moving the location of the project from Gaza to Ireland, and highlighting the beauty of Palestinian clothing against Ireland’s scenic landscapes, merging both identities together. The core goals of this project, which included respecting Palestinian culture, preserving history as we witness the ethnic cleansing of my people in Gaza, and creating a visual story, remained intact in spite of these adjustments. The project changed as a result of the volatile global situation, exhibiting inventiveness, malleability and resiliency in the face of difficulty.

Sanaa El Habbash
'My name is Sanaa El Habbash and I’m an Irish-Palestinian graphic designer specialising in UX design. Many of my personal projects focus on Palestinian food, Palestinian culture, and Palestinian stories. My work has become increasingly focused on the overshadowed beauty of Palestine. With the ongoing difficulties faced by Palestinians on a daily basis, it’s easy to forget about the amazing people, stories, and traditions. As a member of the Palestinian diaspora, my goal as an artist is to share stories of strength that comes with hardship in a beautiful way which reflects the stories themselves.'
Manal Mahamid
Mahamid (1976) is a conceptual multidisciplinary Palestinian artist based in Haifa and Dublin since 2020. She was born in “Moawia”, a Palestinian village. She earned her MFA from the University of Haifa in 2006, which was made possible through a scholarship of excellence from the university. She received a degree in Museology and Curation from the University of Tel Aviv four years later. Mahamid works across multiple mediums, including sculpture, video, installation, painting, and photography. A.M Qattan Young Artist shortlisted Mahamid for the A.M Qattan Young Artist of the Year Award in 2002. She is a recipient of the 2007 Delfina Foundation’s Resident Artist Award as part of the Riwaq Biennale, a collaboration between the Delfina Foundation and the A.M. Qattan Foundation. Her work has been part of several exhibitions in London, Chicago, Cairo, Dusseldorf, Haifa, Ramallah, Um El Fahim, Jericho in over 50 group exhibitions. She has also exhibited her work as part of the Qalandiya International Festival in 2014, and 2016, organised by the Arab Culture Association in Haifa. Her solo exhibitions include “The Tale of a Gazelle”, 2016, and “work in progress”.