# Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour dies at 79

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 21:32 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/24/iconic-palestinian-artist-sliman-mansour-passes-away-at-age-79?traffic_source=rss

> Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, whose work became a symbol of resistance, has died at the age of 79. His art preserved Palestinian culture and heritage while documenting decades of struggle, displacement and perseverance.

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