Artists
The work of Palestinian artist Raida Adon (1972, Acre, Israel) includes disciplines such as painting, film, performance and activism. Raised in a multi-ethnic and multi-religious family in a region marked by the conflict, her work stands as a critical response to the dominant power structures oppressing colonised peoples and reflects the identity tensions of a conflict-stricken region. Adon explores issues arising from her own biography, like war, displacement and belonging, while addressing the devastating effects of territorial and political struggles. Her work becomes an essential tool for unmasking the structural violence that lies behind the Palestinian cause by offering a harsh view of the contradictions inherent in the occupation.
