SARA EL-JAZARA
Sara El-Jazara is an art historian, researcher, and archivist whose practice explores the intersections of art, memory, and resistance in the Arab world. Her work engages with the politics of the archive, tracing fragmented histories and artistic practices as acts of preservation and collective reclamation.
A graduate of Marist College in Florence, Italy, El-Jazara’s professional experience spans research, archiving, editing, curation, gallery management, and art consultancy.
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Private Collections Projects
LEAD ARCHIVIST: MUIN BSEISO PRIVATE COLLECTION
DOCUMENTATION PROJECT
Photographic documentation: Ahmad Salameh
Primary Reference: Tawfiq Bseiso
Project Support: Aya Bseiso
This project involved the critical documentation and preservation of over 20 artworks and a vast collection of personal memorabilia belonging to the late Palestinian poet and activist, Muin Bseiso. Rescued from Gaza during the 2023 onslaught, these items represent a "golden age" of international solidarity, featuring works by icons like Naji Al-Ali, Rachid Koraichi, Tamam Al-Akhal and Mona Saudi.
My work focused on bridging the gap between physical preservation and digital accessibility, conducting in-depth interviews with family and contemporary artists to contextualize Bseiso’s life and his relationships with the global avant-garde.
Through the creation of a comprehensive filing system and metadata database, I organized hundreds of manuscripts, Russian icons, and artworks. This archival foundation serves a multi-phase goal: to ensure Bseiso’s literary and visual history is accessible to the public through an upcoming database, book, and dedicated website.