Steve Sabella, Untitled, Search Art Project, 1997

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Steve Sabella

Steve Sabella, born in the Old City of Jerusalem, is one of the most widely exhibited artists in Palestine today. In less than a decade, he staged more than fifteen exhibitions. He also participated in numerous international group exhibitions in Europe, Canada and the USA. His artwork has been covered extensively by both the local and international media, and he has conducted dozens of radio, television and print interviews.

Steve is also the foremost professional photographer in Palestine and has contributed to the development of the standard of professional photography over the last few years, having raised the public appreciation for photography to an art form that now receives wide local appreciation and recognition.

His ongoing project 'Jerusalem in Exile tangible memories' explores the mental image Palestinians hold of Jerusalem and has gained international attention. Palestinians from all over the world continue to be invited to participate in this unique art experience which has as its aim the creation of a new perception of Jerusalem.

Steve Sabella studied art photography for three years at the Jerusalem School of Photography and New Media, and holds a Bachelor Degree in Visual Arts from the State University of New York. He is currently pursuing his post graduate studies in Photography at the University of Westminster in London.

(Virtual Gallery, Birzeit University)

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