Palestine café with embroidery sessions and tour in exhibition 'Om/Mother
- Date 29.06.2025
- Time 14:00 - 18:00
- Fee Free
- Location FOMU
On Sunday, June 29, you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience the exhibition 'Om/Mother through the eyes of two Palestinian photographers. They are traveling especially from Hebron to Antwerp to guide you through their powerful images and stories.
Throughout the afternoon, you can also freely join a community embroidery session by Manœuvre – an open invitation to weave your own traces using thread and fabric. We’ll end the afternoon with a reception in the entrance hall, where you can enjoy a taste of Palestinian cuisine.
All activities are free of charge. No registration is needed for the embroidery session or reception, but you do need to register for the guided tour. Come by, discover, connect, and taste.
Programme
- 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Embroidery session by Manœuvre, open entry. Free coffee and tea.
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Guided Tour 1 by ‘Om Wissam and Nidaa, two Palestinian photographers from Tel Rumeida, Hebron. Language: Arabic, with Dutch translation by an interpreter.
- 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Guided Tour 2 by ‘Om Wissam and Nidaa, two Palestinian photographers from Tel Rumeida, Hebron. Language: Arabic, with Dutch translation by an interpreter.
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Reception with Palestinian snacks by chef Nour Elnono.
Guided Tours in the 'Om/Mother Exhibition
‘Om/Mother is a participatory project showcasing photographs taken by Palestinian women and girls from the Tel Rumeida neighbourhood of Hebron, Palestine. The photos were taken in September 2023, shortly before the Hamas attack of 7 October and the Israeli bombings in Gaza and the West Bank, which claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Two of the photographers are traveling to Antwerp to personally guide you through the exhibition. ‘Om Wissam and Nidaa will share insights about the images they captured using analog cameras. The tours are conducted in Arabic and translated into Dutch by an interpreter.
Start times: 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
Spots are limited – be sure to reserve your (free) place in time.
Embroidery Session by Manœuvre
Manœuvre is an artistic practice and platform that focuses on bringing communities together through textile work. Since 2023, Manœuvre has been embroidering the names of Palestinian victims onto fabric. This is a collective act in which everyone is invited to take part.
The embroidery session takes place continuously from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM in the entrance hall of FOMU.
No reservation required.
Reception with Palestinian Bites
Nour Elnono is a Lebanese-Palestinian chef based in Antwerp. She cooks with love, following Middle Eastern traditions, keeping her culinary heritage alive. Chef Nour invites you to taste a selection of typical Palestinian delicacies, presented in a buffet style.
The reception starts at 4:00 PM and takes place in the entrance hall.
No reservation required.
