Jumana Manna
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Jumana Manna
Jumana Manna is a Palestinian artist whose work explores the complexities of identity, history, and power structures in the Middle East. Her interdisciplinary approach combines film, sculpture, and installation, creating a unique and thought-provoking experience for her audience. Born in Jerusalem in 1987, Manna received her education from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. Manna's work is deeply rooted in her personal experiences and her family's history. She often investigates the cultural and political tensions between different communities in the region, particularly the relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. Her work also reflects on the impact of colonialism, migration, and globalization on the Middle East. Manna's films often feature interviews with individuals who have experienced displacement or marginalization, giving voice to those who are often silenced. Manna has exhibited her work in solo and group shows around the world, including at the Venice Biennale, the Berlinale Forum Expanded, and the Sharjah Biennial. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious HNF-MACBA Award for Contemporary Art. Her work has been praised for its nuanced approach to complex issues and for its ability to create a space for dialogue and reflection.
Palestinian artist, interdisciplinary, identity, power structures, cultural tensions
Jumana Manna
Jumana Manna is a Palestinian artist whose work challenges the political and social structures of the Middle East. Born in Jerusalem, she graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, Jerusalem and the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. In 2009 Manna received the Young Artist Prize from the Ministry of Culture Israel, and in the same year was awarded the Syster Andersson Stiftelse, Stockholm. Her works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions worldwide, most notably at the Carnegie International in 2018.
Manna has produced works that confront issues of colonialism, gender, history, and memory. Some of her key works include Wild Relatives (2018), An Archival Impulse (2013-15), and A Magical Substance Flows into Me (2015). Through her work, Manna is able to
— Mei Wang
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