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Fragmented Dreams

Toward return of Palestinian refugees; A study group's vision of a future

By Eitan Bronstein. Photography: Eleonore,
01/2012
Danny explains his vision. Around us cold drizzle and love
Danny explains his vision. Around us cold drizzle and love

In conjunction with the exhibition "Toward Return of Palestinian Refugees" Zochrot had organized a study group on the subject.  The group began its journey by studying the five planning models, presented at the show. It then went over the accompanied text and watched the video "Yaffa refugees talk about return" (which was part of the exhibition). The group then opened the subject for discussion and criticism.

That process was followed by an attempt to design a vision of such a future:  as preliminary as it might seem, some might even say utopian in nature; never the less, they tried to imagine their lives together when the Palestinian refugees returned. They did so with simple drawings accompanied by explanatory text.

On January 1st 2012 the group assembled at an open space located at the foot of Shderot Rotshild in Tel Aviv, and held a public debate on the subject.  They presented their work to the inquisitive passersby, hoping to expose others to their ideas and open the subject for discussion. Even though the wintery weather made them seek refuge under a nearby walk-way, it did not dampen their spirits, and a lively discussion followed into the wee hours of the night. See for yourselves.

Fragmented Dreams
Learning about the return of Palestinian refugees and drawing its future
Fragmented Dreams
Moran Barir foresees the changes to come on the eve of the refugee return, in the form of a Spiral. While maintaining sight of the past, development, sustainability, emotional feeling, compassion and rehabilitation; are the foundation of the future she envision
Fragmented Dreams
Moran was the one to compose our manifest: We tried to imagine that it wouldn't be a case of "them or us". An openly shared homeland, free to all, living together in dignity and happiness. Just imagine this new entity and the potential opportunities it holds for all of us
Fragmented Dreams
Moran and Magdalena elaborating, in front of their captive audience, on how they see their future lives unfold after the return of Palestinian refugees
Fragmented Dreams
Magdalena Ines Goldin proposes building in every town A Bi-Language Study Center; so that Hebrew and Arabic will be taught to everyone
Fragmented Dreams
This way all Palestinians and Israelis will be fluent in both languages at least
Fragmented Dreams
Danny Ardman, a professional musician envisioned a concert of Darwish's and Bialik's poetry, set to music by the students of the music academy of Miska. Performed by the Philharmonic orchestra of Nablus in collaboration with the Arab and Israeli winners of "Chochav Nolad" (the local version of American Idol)
Fragmented Dreams
We believe this will happen
Fragmented Dreams
Isobel Damelin learned how to stuff fig leaves from Sanaa's mom when visiting her friend. She believes that any long lasting bond, like the one needed for the Palestinian repatriation, can develop when founded on personal relationships
Fragmented Dreams
The cold was no hindrance to new ideas… and some interesting headgear
Fragmented Dreams
Linda Leder foresees chaos at the first stages of the return. Later it gets more coherent and forms a lively "tree" with a strong trunk, branches and many leaves
Fragmented Dreams
What seams difficult to convey in words she tries to explain with hand gestures
Fragmented Dreams
Contagious excitement!
Fragmented Dreams
Daniel Bronstein thought of redesigning Dizengof Square at Tel Aviv as "The square of Dreams". Reconstructing the old movie theater and having local Arab and Jewish film directors show their films there
Fragmented Dreams
The Zeitgeist is a real challenge
Fragmented Dreams
Mmm… Interesting… could this actually work?
Fragmented Dreams
Do you really believe in this? Doesn't it scare you? Is there a chance this might happen?
Fragmented Dreams
Counter Mapping project was displayed
Fragmented Dreams
Even those who came to listen had a lot to say
Fragmented Dreams
The photographer likes this picture in particular
Fragmented Dreams
It's a rap. Next stop at Ramallah?
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