Sandi Hilal: Concrete Tent Symbolising Palestinian Resilience

Sharjah24: As part of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, the first major platform for architecture and urbanism in the Middle East, North and East Africa, and Asia, artists Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti launched the “Concrete Tent” project in Al Madam area in Sharjah.

In a statement to Sharjah24, Sandi Hilal said; “The project represents the permanent temporariness of the Palestinians refugees. We are gathering here for three days to remember Gaza, and to remember the Palestinian resilience. we are building this project to mourn what is happening in Gaza.”

While the tent is the basic element for the construction of refugee camps, it is also used for gatherings during funerals and protests. It is the material manifestation of the temporary status of refugees in the camps yet also symbolises their right to return to their homes.