‘Our works are next to each other’: Art bridges Gaza and West Bank

Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – Artists arrived with family and friends at the Bethlehem Peace Center, where a live feed connected them to a small gathering at an artist’s studio in Bureij refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip.The two exhibitions marked the opening of Anamel Falasteen, the first competition organised by Falasteen Collective, a cultural initiative launched in 2025 by Palestinian artists, filmmakers, designers and others working in arts and culture. The three-day twin exhibitions, held earlier this week, brought together young Palestinian artists whose work and opportunities to meet are separated by Israeli movement restrictions.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action supportlist 2 of 3Israeli plan to reopen settler ‘Route 463’ threatens to isolate Ramallahlist 3 of 3Jerry Seinfeld dances as pro-Palestine protesters interrupt showend of list“In the competition, we have Palestinian artists from Jerusalem, historic Palestine, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank,” said Osama Nazzal, one of the judges, speaking in Bethlehem. “I don’t like these divisions. I want to say all of Palestine.”From his studio at Gal...