Science fiction also provides a sense of nostalgia that is always present when it comes to Palestine, in that whenever we talk about Palestine, it is never in the present, but either remembering a past or imagining a better future. Submitting gritty Middle Eastern politics to high production sci-fi in this manner not only underlines the absurdity of the situation, but brings about a dystopian future scenario.
While the fictional realm as such allows for the obstacles of present-day politics to be altered, neglected, and negotiated at will, sci-fi seems to … - Larissa Sansour
While the fictional realm as such allows for the obstacles of present-day politics to be altered, neglected, and negotiated at will, sci-fi seems to …
- Larissa Sansour
What I'm most fascinated by is the ability of art to induce changes, but remain grounded solidly in its art practice. - Larissa Sansour
What I'm most fascinated by is the ability of art to induce changes, but remain grounded solidly in its art practice.
What's great about science fiction is that it allows for surreal scenarios even if they pertain to the real world. - Larissa Sansour
What's great about science fiction is that it allows for surreal scenarios even if they pertain to the real world.
Science fiction also provides a sense of nostalgia that is always present when it comes to Palestine, in that whenever we talk about Palestine, it is… - Larissa Sansour
Science fiction also provides a sense of nostalgia that is always present when it comes to Palestine, in that whenever we talk about Palestine, it is…
The irony or humor of my pieces is never really calculated, but they somehow always end up that way. Humor, especially when dealing with matters of e… - Larissa Sansour
The irony or humor of my pieces is never really calculated, but they somehow always end up that way. Humor, especially when dealing with matters of e…
I think I'm most comfortable when I function in a parallel space that's not separate from political reality, but somehow comments on it from a differ… - Larissa Sansour
I think I'm most comfortable when I function in a parallel space that's not separate from political reality, but somehow comments on it from a differ…
I am very fascinated by the idea of hyperbole in subject matter as well as production. I like the idea of going overboard in producing an art piece a… - Larissa Sansour
I am very fascinated by the idea of hyperbole in subject matter as well as production. I like the idea of going overboard in producing an art piece a…
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