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What painter Sliman Mansour told NPR about Palestinian rights and art before he died

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What happened

Born a year before Israel's creation, Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour spent his life painting the faces and landscapes of Israeli occupation.

He died in August aged 79, and was buried in the occupied West Bank.

Key facts

  • He died in August aged 79, and was buried in the occupied West Bank.
  • Reported by NPR and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:18:18 UTC.

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