Stressing Solidarity: four gatherings on Palestine

The genocide against the people in Palestine has been going on for more than 150 days. It's of vital importance to stay connected and vocal about the Palestinian struggle. De Appel, the Amsterdam School of Cultural Analysis (University of Amsterdam), Framer Framed and Kunsthal Gent, together with Disarming Design from Palestine host four gatherings to create a platform and to consider implications on the future of Palestine. De Appel participates with the following program on Wednesday March 20th:

Schedule:
13:30-17:30
Mourning Sociality, gathering by Raoni/Muzho Saleh

18:00-18:30
Caer Ascendiendo, performance by Francisca Khamis Giacoman

Mourning Sociality
(in the honor of Professional Mourners around the world) by Raoni/Muzho Saleh
Mourning Sociality is a ceremony facilitated by choreographer Raoni/Muzho Saleh, that centers socialising through the collective practice of grief. It is a 4 hour participatory event that honours collective gathering by way of moaning and mourning as an expression of love for loss. This space centers the sorrow that comes with the violence of the settler colonial psyche and structures. The intention for this gathering is to collectively practice loving our broken heartedness without the need to fix anything. In this space wailing and lamenting rhythms is encouraged by other trembling voices so that we do not have to suffer in loneliness and numbness. Everyone is welcome to participate in this communal moment, but due to limited capacity, reservations are necessary. Please send an email to rsvp@deappel.nl. You will receive more information about this event upon reservation.

Caer Ascendiendo (Fall Ascending), 2022
by Francisca Khamis Giacoman with performers Sancha Meca Castro and Nara Gonçalves
Two performers unfold an object in response to a set of instructions. Embedded within these instructions is the unfolding of a story—the narrative of the artists’ family migration from Palestine to Chile, highlighting its connection to the textile industry, specifically through the creation of a parachute. The parachute was crafted by the artists’ father and brother and sent as a package to her. The parachute remains at de Appel during the span of the Housewarming programme.