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شبكة راية الإعلامية
Mazen Issa's journey from folk arts to Canaan enhances cultural identity
The article discusses the journey of Palestinian artist Mazen Essa and his development from traditional and applied arts to founding the Land Canaan Academy, with the aim of strengthening Palestinian national identity through the arts. It explains the reasons behind establishing the academy, including the need to preserve Palestinian artistic heritage, especially mosaic art, amid political and security challenges that impact the artistic movement, and the lack of sufficient official support for artists. The academy's activities include training children and youth in applied and craft arts, with a focus on transforming skills into independent entrepreneurial projects, and providing space for Palestinian artists to train and produce. It also emphasizes the importance of art in preserving memory and national identity, serving as a means to counter attempts to erase Palestinian heritage, with plans to expand its programs and establish a presence regionally and internationally.
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