“He explored themes of popular struggle, martyrdom, and the national quest for liberation around that time; it became especially important to underline how tyranny affected those who were most vulnerable.”

Publication: “Mobilizing grief: Mahmoud Sabri’s acts of solidarity,” Smarthistory (November 2024).

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Image: Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art