A celebration of the life and work of the great Palestinian poet (b.1941\u00a0 d.2008) that unfolds across six themed sections \u2013 The Son explores his childhood in Al-Birwa; The Poet highlights his early literary beginnings; The Exiled follows his displacement and travels; The Lover examines the role of love in his work; The Activist reflects his national commitment and the transformation of language into struggle; and The Absent Presence commemorates his enduring human and artistic legacy.<\/p>\n
Rather than a biography, the exhibition traces the evolution of his work through words, images, and music, reflecting his vision of life and poetry; it offers an interactive artistic and cultural journey, using AV technology to immerse visitors in Mahmoud Darwish\u2019s poetry and prose. .<\/p>\n
The title of course refers to one of his best-known poems:<\/p>\n
Who am I to say to you<\/em> I am a dice player,<\/em> To 13 March.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nwhat I say to you?<\/em>
\nI was not a stone polished by water<\/em>
\nand became a face<\/em>
\nnor was I a cane punctured by the wind<\/em>
\nand became a flute…<\/em><\/p>\n
\nSometimes I win and sometimes I lose<\/em>
\nI am like you<\/em>
\nor slightly less …<\/em><\/p>\n