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Against the Wall: The Art of Resistance in Palestine

By William Parry

Book information

Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Year
2011
ISBN
1569767041, 9781569767047
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13110618 bytes)
Pages
192\193
Time added
2013-12-31 19:13:40

Description

This stunning book of photographs captures the graffiti and art that have transformed Israel’s wall into a living canvas of resistance and solidarity.            Featuring the work of artists Banksy, Ron English, Blu, and others, as well as Palestinian artists and activists, these photographs express outrage, compassion, and touching humor. They illustrate the wall’s toll on lives and livelihoods, showing the hardship it has brought to tens of thousands of people, preventing their access to work, education, and vital medical care.            Mixed with the images are portraits and vignettes, offering a heartfelt and inspiring account of a people determined to uphold their dignity in the face of profound injustice.

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