Palestinian Puppetry Artists. Now exhibition

A powerful exhibition at Figur i Fossekleiva (Norway) celebrates Gazan and West Bank puppeteers working under extreme conditions. September 19 – October 19, 2025

An Update from Puppeteers in Gaza

We recently received an inspiring new update from our friends at Camp Theater in Gaza. You can read the original story and how you can help here.

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Palestinian Puppetry Artists. Now.

Through occupation, bombardment, starvation and displacement, puppetry artists continue their work.

Photo: Camp Theater performing in Gaza

This autumn, Figur i Fossekleiva (Norway) presents the exhibition Palestinian Puppetry Artists. Now., highlighting the extraordinary work of puppeteers from Gaza and the West Bank who continue to create despite unimaginable conditions.

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Featured Artists

• Yousef Al-Hindi (Camp Theater, Gaza)

• Mahdi Karera (Kayyout Theatre, Gaza)

• Nadil Khateeb (Al-Tantoura Theatre, West Bank)

• Diana Al-Swaitti (Fridge Theatre, Hebron)

These artists use puppetry to support children and communities through storytelling, performance, and education—turning art into a tool of resilience.

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Norwegian Artists Contribute

Norwegian artists Runi Langum, Peter Knudsen, Lena Heggelund, and Kamsvaag/Bergsten will each present original poster artworks dedicated to one of the featured Palestinian artists.

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🗓️ Exhibition Details

• Exhibition dates:
  September 19 – October 19, 2025

• Opening ceremony:
  📅 September 19 at 18:30
  🗣️ With remarks by HE Ms. Marie Antoinette Sedin, Palestinian Ambassador to Norway

• Opening night performance:
  🎟️ Collectif Kahraba presents “Géologie d’une fable”
  (Advance ticket purchase required)

• Venue:
  📍 Fossekleiva Kultursenter
  Bergerveien 2b, 3075 Berger, Norway
  Venue Website

• The exhibition will be open in connection with festival hours and viewable before and after scheduled shows.

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🔗 Learn More

👉 Read about Camp Theater’s mission and film “A Thread of Hope”
👉 Figur i Fossekleiva Exhibition Page

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