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Fathi Ghaben (also spelt as Fathi Ghabin,[1] 1947 – 25 February 2024) (فتحي غبن) a self-taught Palestinian artist and educator famous for his vibrant paintings depicting Palestinian culture, resistance, and the right of return[2].

Career

Ghaben was born in Hiribya village in the Gaza Strip in 1947, Ghaben and his family experienced displacement many times due to Israeli occupation. He enrolled at Al-Azhar University in the 1960s but was unable to complete it because of financial issues. Seven of his paintings were on display at the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, until the building was destroyed by a fire caused by an Israeli bombardment. One of his paintings is on display at the Ministry of Culture of Gaza. Ghaben was arrested in 1984 on charges of "inciting violence" by Israel. He was married to Faiza.[3] He married her at the age of 19 and soon was the father of 8.[4] After dropping out of primary school, Ghaben worked as a newspaper seller, for 15 years, and at a citrus orchard. Out of the children he had, of which he said was 16 but wasn't sure about the exact number, one of his sons named Hossam died from cancer at the age of 18. Ghaben was arrested and detained for 45 days in 1975.[5] Ghaben painted his nephew Suhain, who was killed by Israeli soldiers during a demonstration in April 1982. It was the reason behind his 1984 imprisonment. He was first arrested in 1970 for "planting a bomb" during a demonstration in Gaza.[6] He held many exhibitions in Palestine and abroad, including Arab and Western countries. He was the recipient of several orders and medals, including the Medal of Sword of Canaan, which he received from Yaser Arafat. He was one of the founders of the Association of Fine Artists and Artists in Gaza. He was an honoured representative of Palestine at the Arab Plastic Artists in Cairo. He was the founder of Fathi Ghaben Center of Arts, which helped discover promising young artists in Gaza.[7] As of 2015, he resided in Nasser.[8] More recently, in July 2023, he was awarded the Annual Media Freedom Awards Appreciation Award by the Palestinian Press House.[9]

Death

Ghaben died in Gaza on 25 February 2024, at the age of 77. He had suffered from severe chest and lung problems, and the lack of oxygen and medicines in Gaza had made it impossible for him to get treatment inside the besieged enclave.[10]

Israeli authorities did not allow him to leave to seek medical treatment elsewhere.

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