PFFA: Artist Talk

Language: English (Dutch and Arabic speakers available)

Guests: Noor Abuarafeh, Yazan Khalili and Ahmad “Stateless” Mallah, with moderator Dr. Nat Muller

Talk: 

The PFFA is delighted to feature three Palestinian artists from diverse geographical backgrounds, all of whom have incorporated film in their work. Noor Abuarafeh, Yazan Khalili and Ahmad “Stateless” Mallah will participate in a panel talk moderated by curator, art writer and researcher Dr. Nat Muller.

At a time when we are inundated by images, which ones do they feel are needed, or not? Is there a time and place for art now, and if so, what can it offer?

How has their role towards, and working with, institutions changed?

How do they feel about being expected to speak to the collective, while showing resilience at a time of impossible grief; a heavy burden never asked of their Euro-western peers? Does this differ with artists who identify as being queer?

The Nakba is Palestine’s foundational trauma and has produced a specific visual iconography artists have drawn from for many decades. How does history, memory and trauma feature in their practice at a time of genocide, memoricide and toponimicide?

The talk will be concluded with an opportunity for questions from the audience.

This film is part of Palestinian Film Festival Amsterdam.