The New York Times Features Artworks by an Instructor from the Faculty of Fine Arts at An-Najah National University
The American newspaper The New York Times has published a selection of artworks by Palestinian visual artist Raghda Abu Zaitoun, an instructor at the Faculty of Fine Arts at An-Najah National University, as part of a report exploring the role of art in documenting human experiences amid ongoing events.
The report features three of Abu Zaitoun’s artworks: Forgotten Souls, executed in acrylic on canvas; The Waiting Mother, also in acrylic on canvas; and Dim Light, produced using ink and acrylic on Canson paper (2024). Through these works, the artist presents a visual approach that emphasizes the human dimension and reflects on the impact of current events on individuals and communities, drawing inspiration from lived realities and everyday experiences.
This feature in one of the world’s leading international newspapers highlights the importance of art as a form of human and cultural expression. It also underscores the academic and artistic presence of the Faculty of Fine Arts at An-Najah National University and its role in nurturing creative talent, supporting artistic innovation, and fostering cross-cultural dialogue at the international level.
