Biography
Monther Jawarbeh, born in 1976, was raised in Al Arroub refugee camp in Bethlehem. His expressive portraits of Palestinian men, identifiable by their keffiyehs, reflect his interest in expressing a collective Palestinian identity. Jawarbeh’s work critically explores the changing nature of resistance, which he describes as shifting towards hibernation, idleness, and depression. This psychological dimension is also evident in his bold photographic portraits.
Jawarbeh received his BA in Fine Arts from Al Najah University in Nablus. He was a founding member of Al-Mahatta Gallery in Ramallah in 2008 and served as a board member of the Palestinian Artists League in 2006. He has held several solo exhibitions across Palestine and participated in group shows in Japan, Norway, and the UK.
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