“House of Colors” is a new novel by Palestinian narrator Mahmoud Shokeir that explores the life of artist Ismail Shammout and his wife, artist Tamam Al-Akhal, and her book “The Hand Sees and The Heart Draws.”
The novel revolves around the connections Ismail and Tamam had with other artists, poets, politicians, and prominent women. It also recalls what both introduced to Palestine and its people through their art, and documents some of their personal and artistic journeys.
