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| ISBN: |
9780973409208 |
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Resistance Art |
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2007-08-13 |
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ITEM OVERVIEW
This year's calendar celebrates the life, and work, of Naji Al-Ali. In a simple and forceful way, Naji cuts though all lies and disguises and brings the truth to the masses. Naji is perhaps best known as the creator of the character Handala, who is depicted as a ten-year old boy and appeared for the first time in Al-Siyasa newspaper in Kuwait in 1969. The figure turned his back to the viewer from the year 1973, and clasped his hands behind his back.
"He is an icon that stands to watch me from slipping. And his hands behind his back are a symbol of rejection of all the present negative tides in our region." Naji Al-Ali
Handala remains an iconic symbol of Palestinian identity and defiance.
The Colors of Palestine 2008 Wall Calendar is dedicated to the memory of Naji Al-Ali. Noted for the sharp political criticism in his work. On July 22, 1987 he was shot in the face, at point blank range, as he left the London office of the Al Qabbas newspaper where he worked. He died after laying in a coma for 5 weeks. Includes a biographic sketch by Mahmoud Darwish, 13 full size illustrations, and a plethora of dates to celebrate, and remember.
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