"From Rubble to Reflection: Palestinian Artists Channel Crisis into Creativity"
Israeli and Palestinian artists are using their art to process and reflect on the ongoing conflict and the crisis in Gaza, particularly after the events of Oct. 7, when over 1,200 people in Israel were killed and hundreds were kidnapped by Hamas, leading to a war that has resulted in over 22,000 Palestinian deaths and the displacement of nearly two million people. Artists like Rana Samara and Michal Worke are channeling their emotions into their work, with Samara using bright colors to depict the war's impact on children and Worke painting the experiences of Ethiopian Israeli soldiers. Singer-songwriter Bashar Murad expresses his feelings through pop music, while multidisciplinary artist Addam Yekutieli reflects on scars and borders. The artists are also facing challenges such as censorship and the need to navigate their expression carefully amidst the conflict.