HISTORY: TEXTILES

Title

Gaza 2021

Object Name

Wall Hanging

Maker

Adams, Linda (Primary maker)

Date Made

2021
2021

Place Made

England
England

Description

Arpillerista Linda Adams created this in response to the May 2021 protests against the eviction of Palestinian famliies were met with force from the police. Hamas and other armed groups subsequently launched a rocket strike and Israel responded. 11 days later a ceasefire was announced. 242 Palestinians had been killed and 74,000 were displaced. Adams had previously created a similar piece in 2014 after the Israeli 'Operation Protective Edge' in the Gaza Strip.

Materials

Recycled furnishing fabrics and clothing

Date Collected

2022
2022

Catalogue Number

BELUM.W2023.3.5