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Dima Srouji

Palestinian architect, artist, and researcher

Born
1990
Born in
Nazareth, Palestine
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Why Dima is here

Dima Srouji stands out for her unique interdisciplinary approach, combining architecture, visual arts, and glasswork to explore and express cultural and historical narratives of Palestine. Her innovative work in glass and her role as an educator and researcher have made her a significant figure in the realm of contemporary Palestinian art and architecture.

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Dima Srouji is a Palestinian architect and visual artist known for her exploration of the ground as a space of cultural significance. She works with diverse media, including glass, text, archives, maps, plaster casts, and film, and collaborates closely with archaeologists, anthropologists, sound designers, and glassblowers. Her projects often delve into the themes of cultural heritage and public space, particularly in the context of the Middle East and Palestine.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Dima’s path.

  1. 2022-2023

    2022-2023 Jameel Fellow at the Victoria & Albert Museum

    Dima Srouji was a Jameel Fellow at the Victoria & Albert Museum, a prestigious appointment recognizing her work in the field.

  2. Teaching at the Royal College of Art

    Was described by the Architecture Foundation in 2024 as leading the MA City Design studio at the Royal College of Art.

  3. Founder of Hollow Forms

    In 2016, Srouji founded Hollow Forms, a glassblowing project with the Twam family in Jaba’, Palestine.

  4. Permanent Collections

    Her work is part of permanent collections at several major museums, including the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Victoria & Albert Museum.

  5. Role as a Researcher

    Her research crosses multiple scales, from individual objects to landscapes, exploring topics like the history of colonial archaeology and the material culture of glass.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Interdisciplinary Approach

    Srouji's work bridges architecture, visual arts, and glasswork, creating a unique narrative of Palestinian culture.

  2. Innovative Glasswork

    Her collections, like Ghosts and Knots, reflect both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic expression.

  3. Educational Contributions

    As a tutor at the Royal College of Art, she imparts knowledge on city design and archaeological sites in Palestine.

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  4. Cultural Narrative Exploration

    Through her art, Srouji delves into silenced narratives and intergenerational memories embedded in Palestinian history.

  5. Collaboration with Artisans

    Her work with glassblowers from Jaba’ highlights traditional Palestinian craftsmanship in a modern context.

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