# Palestinians mourn Sliman Mansour, artist who painted their identity and hopes

https://mins.news/en/video/33765

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-27 00:45 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IID2oM1Br30

> Renowned Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour has died at 79, drawing hundreds to his funeral in Birzeit. Known for works including “Camel of Hardship,” he often used soil, henna and straw rather than Israeli-bought materials, and campaigned for a Palestinian art school.

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