Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free: Palestinian Comics Revealed is coming to Levenshulme Old Library, running from 15th May to 14th July 2025. This exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the world of Palestinian comic art, featuring the works of twelve incredible artists who explore personal identity, geopolitics and the nuances of everyday life in Palestine.
Installation Opening Times
Monday: 10am-12pm
Monday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Thursday: 10am-12pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
This installation brings to light voices that have been overshadowed by decades of conflict, offering perspectives on Palestinian life through the lens of remarkable creativity. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the power of comics as an artistic and political tool.
Curated by George Khoury, this exhibition features work by a talented group of Palestinian comic artists:
- Leila Abdelrazaq
- Amal Al-Nakhala
- Shahd Al-Shamali
- Amer Shomali
- Ata Iasmin Omar (Delta)
- Marguerite Dabaie
- Samir Harb
- Nour Hifaoui
- Michael Jabareen
- Khaled Jarada
- Mohammad Sabaaneh
- Yamani Fuad
Enter the Mulberry Tree and Fly Free was originally funded by The British Council and is part of Manchester Festival of Libraries. Huge thanks to Manchester City of Literature for their support in making this happen.