AMAL AL NAKHALA

born 1999 in Gaza

TRUTHS, 2024, ballpoint on paper, 59,4 x 42 cm

Amal Al Nakhala’s work is a profound exploration of the Palestinian experience, characterized by multidisciplinary narratives that weave together history, memory, and identity. Through her art, she vividly expresses the complex circumstances of Palestinians, focusing on themes of resilience and resistance. Her powerful works are a testament to the enduring spirit of her people, capturing their struggles, hopes, and aspirations in the face of ongoing challenges. Whether through visual art, storytelling, or other mediums, El Nakhala’s creations are not just artistic expressions but also important cultural and political statements that bring attention to the Palestinian cause.

WHAT IS HOME FOR GAZAINS? (from the series NOT A HOME), 2024, ballpoint pen on paper, 30 x 30 cm
NOT A CUBICAL CONCRETE (from the series NOT A HOME), 2024, ballpoint pen on paper, 30 x 30 cm
NOT A TENT (from the series NOT A HOME), 2024, ballpoint pen on paper, 30 x 30 cm
BETWEEN GAZA AND I (from the series NOT A HOME), 2024, ballpoint pen on paper, 30 x 30 cm
RAINING PEOPLE, 2024, ballpoint on paper, 42 x 59,4 cm
FLYING FISH, 2024, ballpoint on paper, 42 x 59,4 cm

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

A NORMAL CONVERSATION IN A NORMAL HOUSEHOLD

This sketch diary collects three short comics as well as several standalone illustrations Amal made during the war.

All proceeds from this zine will support Amal as she rebuilds her life. 

MAAMOUL PRESS
Risograph print, 21 x 14 cm, 24 pages

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024   „What the actual fuck?“ An exhibition fight, Santa Libbirata la carretteria, Roma

2024   Diary of a Human Animal, Myymälä2 Gallery, Helsinki

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024   To Be Close, Closer, Basket Shop Gallery, Cincinnati, OH

2023   Jong in Gaza, Kunstruimte Het Langhuis, Zwolle

2023   Tadafuq / Flow, Casa Árabe, Madrid

2023   Tadafuq / Flow, Casa Árabe, Cordoba

2023   It’s a question you can’t simply answer, Shababik Insitute, Gaza

2022  Contemporary Gaza, French Institute, Gaza

2021   Printmaking, Eltiqa, Gaza

2020   Eye on Gaza, Dar Alklema, Gaza

2019   Connection, Tamer Institute, Gaza

2018   A Color from this World, Tamer Institute, Gaza