A place of our Own

Name: A place of our Own
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9789053309438
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By Iris Hassid and Manal Shalabi and Gilad Melzer

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A Place of Our Own presents a compelling portrayal of young Palestinian women in Israel who assert their identity and rightful place within society. Through six years of intimate photography and conversations, Tel Aviv-based artist Iris Hassid captures the lives of four young women resolutely building their futures amid complex cultural and societal dynamics. The book offers a nuanced exploration of identity, belonging, and empowerment against a backdrop of political and social tensions.
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This book will resonate with readers interested in arts and culture, social identity, women's empowerment, and Middle Eastern contemporary issues. It suits those looking for thought-provoking photographic narratives and personal stories illuminating the complexities of cultural coexistence and self-definition.

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Contrary to what we are often shown in the media, there is a growing group of young adults of Arabic descent demanding their rightful place in Israel's society. Smart and self-confident, they do not accept being seen as second-rate citizens; they are first-rate and fully part of Israel, whether the rest of the country likes it or not. And they will remain so; they are not going anywhere. They are building up their lives just as their Jewish counterparts are trying to do.

Tel Aviv-based photographer and artist Iris Hassid, focusing in her work predominantly on the identity and culture of women and adolescents from different backgrounds, followed four young Palestinian women. Engaging in spontaneous, pleasurable, and often thought-provoking conversations, she photographed them over a six-year period. The outcome is as refreshing, remarkable, and hopeful as it is unclear. Hassid became even more puzzled about the country she lives in and is concerned about its future, and thus about the futures of Samar, Majdoleen, Aya, and Saja.

A Place of Our Own is a powerful exploration of identity and societal boundaries, captured through the lens of a passionate artist striving to understand the complexities of coexistence in a country fraught with tension.

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Aimée McLaughlin of Creative Review highlights the book as a universal tale of identity and self-determination in early adulthood, encompassing the vulnerability and quest for belonging. It also incisively portraits trailblazing young Arab Palestinian women striving to balance aspirations for freedom, career, and success while maintaining their heritage.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789053309438

Publisher: Schilt Publishing b.v.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 November 2020

Country: Netherlands

Imprint: Schilt Publishing b.v.

Illustration: 90 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 295.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture Gilad Melzer Iris Hassid Manal Shalabi Non-Fiction

About the Author

Iris Hassid is an Israeli photographer and artist who lives and works in Tel Aviv. She is co-founder and co-manager of the collective contemporary art gallery Binyamin. Her long-term projects predominantly focus on the identity and culture of young women and adolescents from different backgrounds. Relationships and collaborations with the subjects of her photographs form the basis of her way of working.
Hassid has a BA in Political Science from Tel Aviv University and studied at the Camera Obscura School of Art. She also holds an M.F.A from the University of Haifa. Her work has been exhibited widely in Israel and many other countries.

Manal Shalabi lives in Haifa. She is a lecturer, activist, and feminist researcher. She has a PhD in social work from the University of Haifa, and a social worker specializing in the treatment of gender-based violence. Shalabi is the Founder and General Director of Adar Foundation, a forum for professional men and women in the fight against crimes against women.

Gilad Melzer lives and works in Tel Aviv. He is a cultural and art researcher, curator, senior lecturer in the Midrasha Faculty of Arts, and art and literature critic. Meltzer studied film at the School of Visual Arts in New York, and cultural studies at New York University. He has directed documentaries, written for television series, and was editor of the magazine Hamidrasha.