Join us for an evening with renowned historian and cartography expert Thomas Suárez as he explores the history, importance, and power of geographic thought regarding Palestine and its people.

This illustrated talk traces the mapping of Palestine from the ancient Greeks and Romans through to the 21st century. Suárez will challenge modern presumptions of “personhood” in relation to the nation-state and examine how geographic thought shifted through the medieval period, the rise of Christian Zionism, and into the modern political era.

We invite you to join our creative workshop to make a square to be included in the memoral quilt naming and honouring the children killed in Gaza. During this workshop you will design and make a decorative square in remembrance of an individual child using the beautiful and versatile techniques of appliqué, fabric collage and embroidery. No previous experience is needed, and all guidance and materials are provided.

Join us for the opening of The Lost Painting: a Prelude to Return at the P21 gallery with the presence of the curators and some of the 53 exhibiting artists.

The Lost Paintings is a group exhibition showcasing the forefront of contemporary Palestinian art from Palestine and the diaspora, bringing together emerging young artists, alongside established pioneers. Tracing the memory of paintings lost to the 1948 Nakba, the exhibition contemplates on loss and destruction and on the power of imagination and art in shaping new futures.

Guided tour of the exhibition The Lost Paintings, a Prelude to Return with co-curatorJoëlle Tomb.

These tours are open to all, whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or simply curious about the exhibition. No prior knowledge is required, and registration is not necessary. Simply arrive at the gallery and join the group.
Tour Dates & Time:

    •    Thursday, 16th April, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
    •    Friday, 17th April, 5:00pm – 6:00pm

Admission: Free

A panel discussion with The Lost Paintings curators, Rula Khoury, Joëlle Tomb and Haidi Motola and participating artists, Aya Abu Hawash, Faissal El-Malak, and Antoine Raffoul.

SPEAKERS:

Artists:

Faissal El-Malak

The evening will comprise a showing of Helena Aksentijevic’s film about Diana Neslen, "Israel, the Golem and the Mark of Cain". The film explores Diana Nelsons journey from Zionist youth, to actively campaigning against the apartheid state of Israel.

P21 Gallery is honoured to host the launch of The Resurrected, the debut novel by renowned author and genocide researcher Joost Hiltermann.