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Find the latest updates, announcements, and press releases from Abed Abdi’s studio. This section shares recent events, public projects, and institutional collaborations reflecting the ongoing work of the artist.

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Explore Over Five Decades of Public Art: The Abed Abdi Interactive Map

We are proud to present the Abed Abdi Public Art Interactive Map, a unique and growing digital archive that traces more than five decades of artistic contributions to public space. Spanning the years 1969 to 2025, these works include mosaics, reliefs, sculptures, monuments, and site-specific installations that engage deeply with history, community, and place. From the streets of Haifa to towns like Sakhnin, Kafr Manda, Ibillin, Shfar’am, and Nazareth, this...
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Memorial Monument at the Grave of Dr. Ramzi As’ad designed by Abed Abdi

This memorial monument was designed in 2022 by artist Abed Abdi and sculpted by Hatem Oweidah of Sajur,...
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Barjeel Art Foundation adds more than 30 artworks to its collection

Another highlight is a 1961 work by Palestinian artist Abed Abdi titled Refugees, a muted painting of displaced...
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Abed Abdi and Hungarian President Árpád Göncz: A Gift That Endures

In the 1990s, Palestinian artist Abed Abdi had the honor of meeting Hungary’s first democratically elected president, Árpád...
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Sotheby’s first online-only auction for 20th century Middle Eastern art defies COVID-19 to net $2.6m

Success of auction house’s category sale signals hope for sector, confidence in ME art amid virus pandemic DUBAI:...
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Abed Abdi in Sotheby’s first online-only auction for 20th century Middle Eastern art defies COVID-19

Success of auction house’s category sale signals hope for sector, confidence in ME art amid virus pandemic Updated...
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Story of a painting

In the painting “Father on the Background of Displacement from Haifa April 22nd, 1948” Abed Abdi reconstructs through...
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Abed Abdi in Imago Mundi, Luciano Benetton’s global art project

Imago Mundi. Luciano Benetton Collection. Map of New Art Five continents, 38 collections, 6930 artists with 10×12 cm...
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Abed Abdi awarded the ministry of culture and sport prize

Abed Abdi has been awarded the Israeli ministry of culture and sport’s prize in art and design for...
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Abed Abdi awarded the “Notable of Haifa” honorary title

 In front of a packed audience,  Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav awarded Abed Abdi, along with 18 others, the...
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Pillar for Friendship and Peace (UK)

The Pillar was on display in the City of Liverpool during the Liverpool Biennial Festival of Contemporary Art....
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“Remaining in Haifa” – A Memorial to Emile Habibi Designed by Abed Abdi

Tomorrow, Saturday just before noon, a memorial monument titled “Remaining in Haifa” will be unveiled in honor of...
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