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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Revolutionary Palestinian ArtTalk
Suad Malhas - “The Nakba” (1975), oil on canvas
Zuhdi Al Adawi - “The Zionist’s Bloody Stick of Terrorism” (1984, Ashkelon Prison), chalk remnants on pillow casePhoto by Ibrahim Al HaddadFathi Ghaben - “Identity” (1980), oil on canvasMichel Malouf - “The Martyr Muhammad al-Durrah” (2000?)Zuhdi Al Adawi - “Untitled” (1984, Ashkelon Prison), chalk remnants on pillow caseSamira Badran - “Have a Pleasant Stay!” (2009), print on transparent polyester, metal rings, electric motor and sound
Burhan Karkutli - “Palestinian Children” (1975), printAbdelRahman AlMuzayen - “The Martyr Dalal Al Mughrabi” (1987), oil on canvas.Mohammed El Rukoui - “Untitled” (1983, Ashkelon Prison), chalk remnants on pillow caseMarwan - “Fidayeen (Three Palestinian Boys)” (1970), oil on canvasFathi Ghaben - “Unknown Title”Mohammed El Rukoui - “” (1982, Ashkelon Prison), chalk remnants on pillow case
Revolutionary Palestinian Art
Public Talk
Invited by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at King’s Academy
Nov. 24
This talk welcomed students, faculty, and staff at King’s Academy where I discussed Palestinian art, in particular the revolutionary aspects of Palestinian art practices from pre-1948 till contemporary times. The talk began with prehistoric masks found in the deserts of Al-Khalil (Hebron) and “Israel’s” attempt to claim them as part of their heritage. We focused on pioneering Palestinian artists such as Nicola Saig (1863-1942) and his student Zulfa Saadi (1905-1988), and Sophie Halaby (1906-1977) and how they depicted the rapid changes unfolding in Palestine. We also focused on how every historical event, (i.e: Nakba, Naksa, The Intifada) produced radical artworks in response. A major part focused on art created inside the occupations prisons by artist such as Mohammed El Rukoui and Zuhdi El-Adawi.