Sakir Khader: Yawm al-firak
In Yawm al-Firak, Sakir Khader gives a voice to seven young Palestinian men who were violently taken from life, and to their mothers who lost them. Through their stories and experiences, he reflects on farewells in times of occupation, conflict, war, and displacement.
The number seven symbolizes unity in many cultures. The seven mothers and their lost sons at the centre of this exhibition represent the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with the establishment of the state of Israel since 1948, also known as the Nakba. The title of the exhibition, Yawm al-Firak, refers to an ancient Arabic poem about separation and farewell. Khader connects this literary tradition with personal stories. His work touches on universal themes such as love, grief, and resilience.
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In Yawm al-Firak, Sakir Khader gives a voice to seven young Palestinian men who were violently taken from life, and to their mothers who lost them. Through their stories and experiences, he reflects on farewells in times of occupation, conflict, war, and displacement.
The number seven symbolizes unity in many cultures. The seven mothers and their lost sons at the centre of this exhibition represent the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with the establishment of the state of Israel since 1948, also known as the Nakba. The title of the exhibition, Yawm al-Firak, refers to an ancient Arabic poem about separation and farewell. Khader connects this literary tradition with personal stories. His work touches on universal themes such as love, grief, and resilience.
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