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Architecture of Violence

Israel: The architecture of violence, 2014 (25”)

UmArts Research Studio

Thursday 25 January, 12.00-13.00

Eyal Weizman explains architecture’s key role in the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 

Filmmaker: Ana Naomi de Sousa https://www.aljazeera.com/program/rebel-architecture/2014/9/2/israel-the-architecture-of-violence/

Following the screening of artist Rosalind Nashashibi’s film Electrical Gaza at UmArts, we will continue to meet and discuss the occupation and genocide against Palestine within the context of art, architecture and design. The next screening will take place on 25 January and will investigate the role of architecture in the occupation of the West Bank, opening up a discussion about the future architecture of Gaza. See below for details.

Suggested Reading: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2007-hollow-land