Noor Abed
Noor Abed is a Palestinian artist known for her innovative exploration of choreography and feminist themes within contemporary sociopolitical contexts. She recently won the Grand Prize at the 36th Ljubljana Graphic Biennial for her work that incorporates traditional Palestinian dance and movement as a means of survival and self-expression. Abed's artistic practice focuses on the intersection of ideology and movement, examining how collective rhythmic movements can foster a sense of community and resilience.
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Recent news mentions
Noor Abed is living in a tent he set up in the courtyard of Al-Azhar University after being displaced by the war.
Gaza reckons with ruins and old rivalries as mediators piece together wider deal
United States· 2025-10-19
Noor Abed's film 'A night we held between' echoes a song from the Palestinian resistance against images from a desert landscape.
Recension: Lågmäld motståndskraft på årets Göteborgsbiennal
Sweden· 2025-09-27
Noor Abed showcases photographs inspired by traditional dances from Palestine.
Mesto kot preročišče, v sredi pa Žogica Marogica
Slovenia· 2025-06-28
Noor Abed created an installation of a warrior dancer with a stick specifically for this space.
Sprehod skozi umetniška dela in prizorišča OrakljaSlovenia· 2025-06-17
Noor Abed is the recipient of the grand prize at the 36th Graphic Biennial in Ljubljana for her exploration of choreographic questions and feminine placements.
Velika nagrada grafičnega bienala palestinski umetnici Noor AbedSlovenia· 2025-06-07