The studio of... Samah Shihadi
18 november 2025
The Palestinian artist Samah Shihadi is known for her photorealistic drawings of family life, daily rituals, and the landscape. In the black-and-white drawings depicting family life, her mother and sister take center stage. We see them cooking and serving food. Nothing remarkable, you might think, but Shihadi views such moments as a nexus where care, tradition, and connection come together. “By documenting these customs and experiences, I hope not only to preserve memories but also to capture the essence of a culture shaped by history, displacement, and resilience.”
