Young Palestinian artists in Gaza and the occupied West Bank have shown work in linked exhibitions in Bethlehem and Bureij, using live video and printed copies to bridge movement restrictions.
01Summary
- 01The twin exhibitions opened Anamel Falasteen, the first competition organised by Falasteen Collective, a cultural initiative launched in 2025.
- 02About 170 artists aged 15 to 30 applied, nearly 60% from Gaza, and a jury selected 120 works across three tracks.
- 03Because original Gaza artworks could not be moved out, organisers printed reproductions and displayed them alongside West Bank pieces.
- 04The jury met daily by video despite power and internet cuts in Gaza, and the Gaza venue was linked to Bethlehem by live feed.
- 05Israel has imposed a land, sea and air blockade on Gaza since June 2007, while OCHA recorded 925 movement obstacles in the occupied West Bank in December 2025.
02Why it matters
The exhibitions show how Palestinian artists are still creating and collaborating despite blockade, war and travel restrictions. They also highlight how movement controls shape everyday cultural life across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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