The World Has Become Gray. Therefore, We Must Color.

Windows into the Homeland

On the walls of the Jerusalem Academy of the Arts, the cities— An-Nasira (Nazareth), Akka (Acre), Madinat Gaza (Gaza City), Ariha (Jericho)—are painted in a bold, public statement. In aiming to connect viewers to these places and nurture collective inspiration for return.

Painted August 2025 | Lead Artists: Abid Shalabi and Caleb Wassell

Akka Palestine Sea Wall Painted Across Haifa Palestine green mosque palm trees

Where will you return to first?