This print features Once Was Known 10, an arresting acrylic-on-canvas original by Palestinian visual artist Monther Jawabreh, created in 2012. Born in the Al‑Arroub refugee camp and now based in Bethlehem, Jawabreh graduated from Al‑Najah National University and is noted for blending critical symbolism with poignant minimalism in his practice.
In Once Was Known 10, a lone masked figure in a black suit stands tall against a bold yellow backdrop. The kuffiyah-covered head evokes cultural memory while formal attire introduces a quiet tension—ordinary meets revolutionary, identity meets corporate structure. This piece comes from the Once Was Known series, where Jawabreh humanizes nationalist iconography and critiques political authority through everyday narratives.
Kuffiyah holds exclusive rights to reproduce and sell these authorized prints. A portion of each sale is returned to Monther Jawabreh and Bab al Deir Art Gallery, supporting artist livelihood and cultural institutions in Palestine.
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