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
Copyright: © Conflict Textiles, Photograph by Martin Melaugh.

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