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Khaled Jarrar

Bold artistic resistance to occupation

Born
1976
Born in
Jenin, Occupied Palestinian Territories
Path
Arts
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Why Khaled is here

Jarrar has used art to challenge the Israeli occupation and assert Palestinian identity on a global stage.

Their story

Khaled Jarrar is a Palestinian visual artist and filmmaker, known for his interdisciplinary work that critiques the Israeli occupation of Palestine. His projects span photography, video art, sculpture, and performance, using art as a form of political resistance. Jarrar’s works, such as the “State of Palestine” project, reflect his commitment to highlighting the Palestinian experience under occupation. His ability to transform ordinary objects into powerful political statements has earned him international recognition.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Khaled’s path.

  1. Worked as a bodyguard for Yasser Arafat

    Before becoming an artist, Jarrar was a bodyguard for Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, which deepened his engagement with the Palestinian cause.

  2. 2011–2012

    Began the Palestinian passport-stamp project in 2011; participated in the Berlin Biennale in 2012.

  3. 2012

    Won awards for his documentary "The Infiltrators"

    The documentary depicted Palestinians crossing the separation wall to reunite with family, winning the FIPRESCI award at the Dubai International Film Festival.

  4. 2015

    Painted a rainbow flag on the separation wall

    Jarrar's act of painting a rainbow flag on the Israeli wall highlighted the dual challenges of occupation and social issues within Palestinian society.

  5. Upcycled concrete from the separation wall into art

    In his "Upcycle the Wall" project, Jarrar used pieces of the Israeli wall to create sculptures, symbolizing resilience and transformation.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Challenged the Israeli occupation through art

    His “State of Palestine” project symbolically challenged the Israeli border regime and sparked global conversation about Palestinian statehood.

  2. Focused on the daily life of Palestinians under occupation

    His documentary “The Infiltrators” depicted the real struggles of Palestinians crossing the wall to see family, humanizing the impact of the occupation.

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  3. Turned the separation wall into a symbol of resistance

    By using concrete from the wall in his art, Jarrar transformed a tool of oppression into a symbol of defiance and creativity.

  4. Amplified Palestinian stories in global forums

    Jarrar's works have been featured internationally, bringing the Palestinian narrative to prominent exhibitions like the London Film Festival, Centre Pompidou, and the Berlin Biennale.

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  5. Used art to address broader social issues within Palestinian society: His rainbow flag project was a critique of both Israeli occupation and the lack of tolerance within Palestinian society, showing his willingness to engage with complex social dynamics.

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