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Ayed Arafah

Palestinian visual artist and educator

Born
1983
Born in
Jerusalem, Palestine
Path
Arts
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Ayed Arafah is renowned for his unique approach to visual arts, particularly through street art and graffiti that reflects and challenges cultural and societal narratives. His works, spanning across various mediums and themes, have significantly contributed to the Palestinian art scene and beyond.

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Ayed Arafah, born in Jerusalem and raised in Dheisheh refugee camp, Bethlehem, is a distinguished Palestinian visual artist and educator. His artistic endeavors encompass a range of mediums, including murals, installations, videos, and paintings. Arafah's works often explore and challenge traditional narratives, aiming to expand the human experience.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Ayed’s path.

  1. 2010

    Graduated from the International Art Academy in Palestine.

  2. 2010

    Exhibited 'Horizon' at the Mosaic Rooms Gallery, London.

  3. 2013

    Artist-in-residence at Città dell’arte, Biella, Italy.

  4. 2014

    Participant in the "See You in The Hague" art project, Netherlands.

  5. 2017

    Presented his first solo exhibition, Makanak Sir, at Bab IdDeir Art Gallery, Bethlehem.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Innovative murals and street art in Dheisheh refugee camp.

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  2. Creation of 'Baskets Ball', an interactive art piece promoting social interaction.

  3. Winner of the "Christ in the Palestinian Context" contest for reinterpreting Michelangelo's Pietà.

  4. Organizing and leading Art Wave, an art workshop focusing on identity.

  5. Commissioned mural in tribute to Rachel Corrie at Palestine Museum US.

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