Journey to Understanding: Palestine & Israel Unveiled
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is proud to launch our latest exhibition titled Journey to Understanding; Palestine & Israel Unveiled.
Given the ongoing atrocities against humanity in the Holy Land and the lack of knowledge of the root causes of the conflict, the International Museum of Muslim Cultures felt compelled to create an educational exhibition that presents the history and current realities of this ongoing conflict. The exhibit is sponsored by Texas-based United Hands Relief and is set to travel to several major cities across the country.
The exhibition opening coincided with the historic South African International Court of Justice case hearing against Israel with allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people. Curated by the museum’s Deputy Executive Director, Lina Ali, the exhibit features numerous informational and historical text panels including captivating images and graphics on themes ranging from Zionism, apartheid, parallels with the Native American and African American experiences, and the Gaza genocide. The exhibit includes motion picture displays, scannable QR codes for additional material and resources, a conceptual art installation highlighting the destruction of Gaza and the deaths of over 10,000 babies and children, and an array of works by guest of honor, Palestinian artist Hanny Alkhoury, and other notable Palestinian artists including Rawan Anani, daughter of the pioneering Nabil Anani (known as one of the founders of the contemporary art movement in Palestine), award-winning artist Basel Almisshal, and Palestinian-Lebanese artist Zahra Jamal. Also included in the exhibit are several forms of Palestinian cross-stitch embroidery (tatreez in Arabic) both in art form and in the traditional Palestinian thobe form, or women’s dress, which is included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The exhibit aims to create a space for dialogue, empathy, and a deeper understanding of this enduring issue and includes peaceful forms of activism such as protesting and petitioning lawmakers to call for an immediate ceasefire. The exhibition includes ancillary programming featuring notable speakers, authors and inter-faith group leaders.
IMMC is proud to be the lead organizer and producer of Journey to Understanding: Palestine & Israel Unveiled. However, this exhibit will be more successful through collaboration with organizations across the USA who share IMMC’s vision of exposing the truth about what is going on in Palestine. IMMC invites organizations that focus on civil and human rights, social justice, and equity across the United States to partner with us in showing the exhibit in your city and venue. Universities, libraries, and community centers are all excellent spaces to hold this exhibit and we welcome your partnership. Our collaborations across the country will improve public perception of the plight of the Palestinian people and will increase the level of support and acknowledgement of the human dignity and self-determination of Palestinians. The exhibit requires a space of at least 2,500 sf to be hosted.
Email us at admin@muslimmuseum.org for more information on how to bring this exhibit to your city or venue.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors United Hands Relief.
NOW OPEN UNTIL APRIL 20, 2024