Resurrected – العائدون من الموت Vernissage

In recognition of over a year of resistance from people who embody resilience and power, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 العائدون من الموت is a multidisciplinary live art installation that weaves together painting, spoken word, motion, poetry, and music. The event also marks the opening of a painting exhibition by the same name, running until April 26th (closing with the final performance, Keffiyeh Made in China).
The vernissage performance features Dhurgham Ghanim, Ehab Lotayef, and a guest musician. The exhibition also highlights works by Judy Afranji, a Gaza native who still resides there.

About the Artists:

𝐃𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦 is a multidisciplinary Iraqi artist who works as a painter, sculptor, and digital artist specializing in visual effects and computer graphics. He is a member of the Iraqi Plastic Artists Association. Dhurgam, also known as the Babylonian, currently resides and works in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

𝐄𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐟 is a Canadian poet, writer, IT Manager, and community activist of Egyptian origin. He published the bilingual poetry collection To Love a Palestinian Woman (2010) and his play Crossing Gibraltar aired on CBC in 2006. His work has appeared in various anthologies and newspapers. Ehab is active in social causes, including campaigns against the Iraq war, Gaza blockade, and Indigenous rights, and has served on multiple boards such as the Egyptian Canadian Coalition for Democracy, the Muslim Council of Montreal, and Fair Vote Canada. He is also a founder of the Montreal dialogue group Kalemat, promoting open dialogue among Arabic-speaking communities.

𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢 is a visual artist from Gaza. She has participated in numerous exhibitions across Palestine and received several creative awards. Collaborating with prominent artists in Gaza has helped her grow and expand her artistic network. Through training in art and digital painting, she has refined her techniques. Now working independently, she uses social media to showcase her work and connect with a wider audience.