Join us for a panel discussion with Ahmad Barclay, Fadi Shayya, and Shireen Tawil, moderated by Thoraya El-Rayyes, around Visualizing Palestine‘s work and upcoming book, Visualizing Palestine: A Chronicle of Colonialism and the Struggle for Liberation (Haymarket, 2024). The book contains a striking collection of more than 200 full-color infographics and is a vivid portrait of Israeli settler colonialism and the Palestinian struggle for freedom.
The infographics present more than just data: colorful, accessible, and thoughtfully arranged, the oppression they document in stark detail dovetails with stories of perseverance and strength. From the history of Zionist settlement to the depopulation of Palestinian villages; from the construction of an apartheid wall to the destruction of olive trees; from hunger strikes to mass protests to boycotts, Visualizing Palestine’s graphics are powerful, comprehensive, and demand our attention. As a new generation of movement-builders seek to understand Israel’s brutal, illegal occupation of Palestine, Visualizing Palestine’s vivid and informative graphics reveal deep truths about the decades-long Palestinian struggle for freedom.
You can pre-order the book now here
Visualizing Palestine is a non-profit project dedicated to using data and research to visually communicate Palestinian experiences and provoke narrative change. Visualizing Palestine envisions liberation for Palestinians in a world free from oppression.
Ahmad Barclay is an architect, designer and data storyteller living on the south coast of the UK. He was a founding partner with Visualizing Palestine, leading work on award winning infographics and interactive projects from 2012 to 2020.
Shireen Tawil is a campaigner and organizer for social justice, Palestinian liberation, and climate action. She is the Eco Lead at a primary school in south London and mother of two young change makers. She worked as a Senior Researcher with Visualizing Palestine for several years.
Dr. Fadi Shayya is a transdisciplinary scholar and consultant, working at the confluence of architectural theory, design thinking, and science and technology studies. Currently a lecturer at the University of Salford, he has leadership roles with Architects for Gaza and previously with Visualizing Palestine. His extensive background includes consulting on urbanism, planning, and development with major global practices and the United Nations.
Dr. Thoraya El-Rayyes is a Palestinian political economist based in London, UK. She has been a member of the Visualizing Palestine community since 2012.
This event is part of the programme for Small Press Fest, an annual fair celebrating independent publications and publishing practices.
