TEHRAN- The worldwide cartoon and caricature exhibit Year Zero, concentrating on a year marked by the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza and Lebanon, officially opened on Monday at the Palestine Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran.The opening ceremony was participated in by a variety of cultural authorities and Iranian artists.Organized in cooperation with the North Khorasan provinces Art Bureau, the exhibition includes 700 cartoons by 65 artists from 42 nations, with 60 selected works showed at the museum.Speaking at the ceremony, Akram Sediqi, head of North Khorasan provinces Art Bureau, addressed the continuous terrible occasions following October 7 and the Zionist routines attacks on civilian centers in Gaza, describing this exhibition as the 2nd creative occasion on the theme of Palestine organized by the North Khorasan Art Bureau.She kept in mind that a previous exhibit titled The Hospital is Not a War Zone, centered on the battle of health centers in Gaza, had actually been held earlier.Sediqi highlighted that the current exhibition is driven by the concerns of artists around the globe and intends to illustrate much deeper elements of this humanitarian catastrophe.Referring to the latest data on casualties of the attacks in Gaza, which expose 600,000 injured individuals, she mentioned that this figure shows the depth of the continuous disaster, which is unfortunately neglected in the silence of worldwide media relating to many of these crimes.She thought about the creation of this exhibition an opportunity to show the international concerns of artists regarding the Palestinian people.Over 60 pieces are on show and tell, showcasing a diverse variety of beliefs and nationalities, including Muslim, Christian, and other spiritual artists encouraged by humanitarian and ethical concepts, she concluded.For his part, Abbas Naseri, the artistic secretary and manager of Year Zero, explained the function of art in challenging severe realities.He mentioned that the works presented are not simply reflections of rumor, however rather based on genuine images and direct experiences of the catastrophe, keeping in mind that some scenes can just be represented through the bitter humor of caricature.Naseri highlighted that this artistic occasion is the outcome of months of effort and cooperation among artists from all over the world, worrying that the Year Zero exhibit is a conclusion of different works gathered within a short timeframe, mostly sourced from virtual platforms through direct cooperation with international artists.Given the passionate reaction to this event, Naseri expressed hope that the Year Zero exhibition could be kept in other cities throughout Iran and likewise gain worldwide presence.
He highlighted the hope that showcasing these works in different countries could convey a clear message regarding the existing realities in the occupied territories to the world.Additionally, the event likewise saw the unveiling of the book Year Zero, which consists of a collection of the pieces presented and explanations about the context of their development.
This book aims to protect the artistic documentation of this event and to continue the story of artistic resistance.The Year Zero exhibit stands as a screen of committed art during a time of crisis; art developed not merely for appeal however for the sake of truth.
This exhibition works as both an artistic occasion and a living record of international compassion for the oppressed Palestinian individuals and an effort to record historic atrocities that should not be forgotten.The Year Zero exhibit will run up until May 5.
Israel inhabited Gaza in 1967 and in 2005 they dismantled their settlement.
However, because 2007, Israel has positioned Gaza under a land, sea, and air blockade making it the biggest al fresco prison.On October 7, 2023 Palestinian resistance fighters started Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, launching a collaborated attack against the positions of the Israeli program from the Gaza Strip.
This operation marked a significant escalation in the ongoing dispute, defined by a series of attacks targeting military installations and settlements within the occupied territories.The operation was explained by its organizers as an action to the intensifying violence against Palestinians and the alarming conditions in Gaza, intensified by continuous blockades and restrictions.The Israeli regime quickly struck back with airstrikes, leading to the deaths of over 45,000 people, including more than 17,000 children so far.
Additionally, over 109,000 Palestinians have sustained injuries, and almost 2 million have actually been displaced from their homes.
The continuous violence has actually led to a humanitarian crisis, worsening the suffering of civilians in the region.SAB/.
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times