Keffiyehs, patterned scarves emotively synonymous with Palestinian nationalism and resistance, are all over Europe again. London every weekend is filled with them, as thousands join marches, creating a sea of these garments. They are not just worn as protest-gear either, but instead are consistent elements of people’s everyday wardrobes.
At the billionaire-epicentre that was the pre-opening of the Venice Biennale Arte last week, the Israel-Gaza war was an unavoidable point of contention. Flyers for organised protests spread on Instagram, while attendees despaired at the fact La Biennale does not recognise Palestine as a nation state, and therefore could not take part in the international art exhibition.
