Summary
Amer Shomali, director general of the Palestinian Museum, reflects on the challenges of collecting art during wartime and the significance of cultural expression in understanding the Palestinian narrative.
Preserving stories of the Israel-Gaza conflict through art
Oct. 6 / Cbs News / Focuses on the dual efforts of the National Library of Israel and the Palestinian Museum, offering a concise overview of their initiatives, yet lacks the depth of personal narratives that enrich the understanding of the conflict's artistic expressions. “ Preserving stories of the Israel-Gaza conflict through art After the terror group Hamas massacred Israelis on October 7, 2023, the National Library of Israel...
Preserving the stories of the Israel-Gaza conflict through art
Oct. 6 / Cbs News / Highlights the emotional weight of preserving art amid conflict, featuring insights from key figures like Raquel Ukeles and Amer Shomali, while exploring the complex interplay of memory and identity in a war-torn landscape. “ As head of collections at the National Library of Israel, Raquel Ukeles' job took on a new focus, and an emotional turn, after Hamas' massacre last year....