Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara Monograph

Abdul Hay Mosallam Zarara was a self-taught Palestinian artist who worked meticulously on archiving the recent histories of the Palestinian people. He recreated scenes from daily life in his lost Palestinian home that remained vivid in his mind since his expulsion from the village of Al-Dawayima in 1948. Mosallam also produced extensive documentation of the Palestinian struggle and liberation movements in the form of painted reliefs. This painted archive corpus is valid as a first representation of a community writing its own history and not just showcasing it as a collection of images.

Ala Younis is a research-based artist. Using objects, film and printed matter, Younis often seeks instances where historical and political events collapse into personal ones, and collaboration, curation and joint book projects form a big part of her practice. She is Co-Founder of the publishing initiative Kayfa ta, is on the advisory board of Berlinale’s Forum Expanded and is a member of the Academy of Arts of the World.

Sharjah Art Foundation hosts numerous activities and events throughout the year, from exhibitions featuring the work of Arab and international artists, live music and performances to film screenings and artist talks as well as extensive art education programmes for children, adults and families. Additionally, the Foundation has over the years published a range of books that include Sharjah Biennial and exhibition catalogues, books about the March Meetings and limited-edition artists' publications.