Inas Halabi

In this project, Halabi (PS/NL) will critically examine afforestation projects initiated by the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in Palestine, such as the establishment of Israeli national parks and reserves on top of demolished Palestinian villages, as a means of erasing their remains and permanently confiscating the land. It reflects on how afforestation strategies, including the planting of pine and eucalyptus trees, were used to conceal violence and displacement. These “foreign species”, through their rapid growth and acidity, rendered the soil unusable and hampered the local economy, which was dependent on agriculture. Through this lens, the project brings invisible forms of violence to our attention.

We are thrilled to be working with Inas in September and October! Follow our communication channels in the coming months for updates and behind-the-scenes pictures.