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OverviewThis title presents a photographic exploration of Gaza's writing on the wall. Graffiti began in Gaza in 1987, during the first Intifada, when there was no Palestinian television or radio in the Gaza Strip, and no newspapers: the messages that spread along the walls became an important means of communication. Over the years, all political groups have had their own graffiti artists. Scrawl is not tolerated - it has to look good. Hamas even offers evening classes in graffiti. Documenting the writings on the walls of Gaza over a period of seven years, celebrated Swedish photojournalist Mia Grondahl lays before us the many roles that they perform, the colorful and surprising range of their artistic expression, and their reflection of the changing political situation. And apart from political slogans, the walls bear witness too to joy and sadness: the wedding celebrations, the many victims of the conflict, and the ever present hope of peace and freedom. For us on the outside, Mia Grondahl's photographs offer an exciting and unexpected view of life in Gaza. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mia GröndahlPublisher: The American University in Cairo Press Imprint: The American University in Cairo Press Dimensions: Width: 24.10cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.526kg ISBN: 9789774163210ISBN 10: 9774163214 Pages: 152 Publication Date: 15 March 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock  The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMia Gröndahl was born in 1951 and lives in Cairo and southern Sweden. She is the photographer of In Hope and Despair: Life in the Palestinian Refugee Camps (AUC Press, 2003) Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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