Guideline

ublished in Arabic and English, the 48-page booklet covers the exhibition’s sections and research on representations of Palestinian land, geography, and nature. It does so through a selection of the political posters in the Palestinian Museum's permanent collection – the Palestinian Political Poster Collection, a generous donation from the former Palestinian ambassador, Ali Kazak. The collection contains 540 posters designed between the late 1960s and early 1990s.

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A People by the Sea:Narratives of the Palestinian Coast

A People by the Sea: Narratives of the Palestinian Coast sheds light on the history of the Palestinian coast. It considers possible futures by reviewing and reflecting on past experiences. Starting from the mid-18th century and ending in 1948, the exhibition allows for a re-examination of the Nakba through a presentation of two hundred years of historical landmarks.
 
The exhibition includes focused narratives: The first one highlights the rise of Akka (Acre) in the mid-18th century, highlighting its political, economic, urban, and architectural history before modern states’ formation in the region. A second narrative focuses on the rise of Yafa (Jaffa) in the 19th century, with the gradual concentration of capital and trade in Palestine’s coastal cities. This was accompanied by a growing European influence in the mid-19th century, which led to the 20th century Nakba and the fall of the country.

The history of the Palestinian people is one of a complex society with historical continuity on their land. The people of Palestine succeeded in forging diverse manifestations of their deep-rooted existence in the land, through a continuous history and in a semi-independent manner, outside the bounds of official state constructs and encroachments of invading powers that successively ruled the region for centuries - the last of which being the current colonial rule. The presence of an enduring and vibrant Palestine is evident through its urban, architectural, economic, social, and political ensembles and structuring, prior to modern nation-states’ formations and their ensuing demarcation of political borders. That presence is continuously established and reinforced through Palestinians’ steadfastness and will for self-determination, and their close bond with their land and sea.

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Introduction

We provide you with our digital exhibition package to transport to your communities and various spaces, through a collection of printable and usable materials for display, which includes pictures of artworks, infographics and statistics, posters, photographs, videos, audio recordings, and other various sources.

The ready-to-display mobile exhibitions of the Palestinian Museum have been designed to be easy to install and available to adapt to various locations and display spaces, such as libraries, community centers, institutions, shopping centers, schools, universities, museums, galleries, and more.

Purpose of the Ready-to-Display Mobile Exhibitions

The accomplishment of the ready-to-display mobile exhibitions aims to provide information and the necessary tools to engage global communities and help the public understand the Palestinian society and its issues, its struggle for freedom and self-determination, and to get closer to the reality of the historical, political, and economic contexts that contributed to shaping the general cultural and creative product in Palestine.

Toolkit available materials

Each Do-It-Yourself exhibit toolkit provides an array of materials for users, including but not limited to content panels, multimedia, and a resource guide.

DiY exhibits are available in English and bilingual English-and-Spanish. Some DiYs are offered in multiple languages

How Can You Host the Museum’s Mobile Exhibitions?

To access the available tools library within the ready-to-display exhibitions, you must fill out a request through our website. Upon receiving, studying, and approving it, you will receive an email that includes instructions to access the library. If you have questions about the request filling mechanism or the available exhibitions, please contact us via email: info@palmuseum.org 

FAQ

What is a ready-to-display mobile exhibition?
It is a package of free materials prepared for print-on-demand, tailored to the host's needs and the space they choose for display. It includes a variety of materials and tools on a specific topic or issue, which together form a comprehensive and specialized exhibition.

Are there specific requirements for hosting a ready-to-display mobile exhibition?

When hosting a ready-to-display mobile exhibition, it is required to fully comply with using the pre-prepared materials by the Palestinian Museum. No changes to the content or design are allowed, and the Palestinian Museum's rights must be acknowledged when using one of its exhibitions. It is emphasized that these exhibitions must only be used for non-profit educational purposes.

What is the cost of displaying a ready-to-print mobile exhibition?

The ready-to-display mobile exhibitions are available for free, and the museum does not charge any fees for their use. The host is responsible for the cost of printing and all expenses related to setting up the exhibition, which depends on the nature of the location, the materials used for printing, the size of the prints, and the exhibition space.

Is it required to display the entire ready-to-display mobile exhibition?

The hosting entity can choose the number and size of panels and materials to be displayed, depending on the nature of the location, its space, and the target audience. However, it is required to use the exhibition's title panel and the main panels and materials within the available materials library to make the exhibition understandable and comprehensive. Digital display screens can be used within the exhibition space, but electronic or virtual displays are not allowed.

Is it possible to make modifications to the ready-to-display mobile exhibition?

The available tool library within the museum's ready-to-display exhibitions includes modifiable templates, allowing hosts to tell stories that align with their communities' interests and expectations, taking into consideration the nature of the display location and its spaces. Therefore, no modifications are allowed to the content of the pre-prepared materials or their designs.

How do I prepare an exhibition from among the ready-to-display mobile exhibitions?

You should start by filling out a request to gain approval to access the available materials library within the exhibition. Once you have obtained approval, you can download the files you have chosen to print. It is recommended to start with the resource guide and instructions for more details on printing and installation.