Along the Separation Wall
Ofir Berman
20 sep – 03 nov 2024
Museu Nogueira da Silva
- Exhibitions
- Opening Weekend
- Legacies of Colonialism
- Braga
Curator: Elina Heikka
Along the Separation Wall (2022 – ongoing)
The conflict between Israel and Palestine is a longstanding disagreement over land ownership and sovereignty in the Middle East. It’s one of the most significant and challenging conflicts in the world today. It encloses deep-rooted historical, political, and religious resentments and aspirations on both sides.
The series ‘Along the Separation Wall’ is a depiction of the complex Israeli-Palestinian reality. The separation wall, which spans a total length of 708 kilometres and towers at a height of eight metres, was constructed by Israel in response to Palestinian uprising and violence during the Second Intifada in 2000. It isolates and segregates Palestinians and Israelis from each other, breeding an atmosphere of uncertainty, frustration, and animosity.
The series captures the daily lives and dreams of individuals residing on both sides of the wall, in those areas where Israel and Palestine merge into a single, indistinct line. “Throughout the project, I encounter unfamiliar faces that are united by their attachment to the sacred land. These meetings lead to profound reflections on themes such as identity, loss, death, belonging, and hope,” says Ofir Berman.
Museu Nogueira da Silva
Av. Central 61, 4710-228 Braga
Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
10:00–12:00/14:00–17:00
Saturday
14:00–17:00
Sunday and Monday
Closed