Inspiring Change Through Art

For over 75 years, the world has been witnessing horrific violence unfolding in Palestine which has significantly accelerated and intensified over the past year. In the face of governments’ failure to act, a consistent global outcry for justice remains. It maintains the demand for the safety & dignity of the Palestinian people, their land, and their right to self-sovereignty. That art and creative disobedience have played a central role in speaking truth to power is a testimony to arts’ capacity to hold up a mirror to our world.

 

Capturing these initiatives so that we never forget, Shubbak introduces An Artist’s Manual Against Apartheid (AAMAA): an open-source, digital resource created to empower artists, cultural workers and the general public with tools and platforms to resist injustice through cultural means and to foster transformative change.

 

AAMAA is more than a resource; it is a comprehensive technical and creative toolkit designed for cultural resistance and creative disobedience. Through a mix of practical guidance and deeply reflective exercises, AAMAA hopes to equip the public with tools & references to confront oppressive systems and reimagine the irresistible within a capitalist context. This initiative embodies the belief that art can drive powerful change—whether on a personal level or across the political landscape.

Key Features of AAMAA​

A Step-by-Step Guide to Cultural Resistance
At the heart of AAMAA is a structured, step-by-step approach that helps artists to channel their creativity into impactful acts of resistance. This guide encourages us all to find our unique voice, harness our platforms, and engage in civil disobedience in response to today’s urgent challenges. With honest, vulnerable insights into activism, AAMAA serves as both a practical and inspiring resource.
A Toolkit for Reflection and Action
AAMAA includes meditative practices that support introspection and build resilience, helping us find solace amid turmoil. These artistic practices ground us in our purpose, fostering calm and focus as we embark on creative journeys. The toolkit invites us to create art with intention, drawing strength from past and present freedom movements.
Exploring Digital Sites and Platforms for Activism
In today’s digital age, AAMAA highlights key platforms as spaces for cultural resistance. It offers guidance on using social media, virtual galleries, and digital communities to spread awareness, rally support, and inspire global conversations.

The Manual

The Artist’s Manual Against Apartheid (AAMAA) is an open-source resource equipping artists and cultural workers with tools for creative resistance. Through practical guidance, reflective exercises, and digital activism strategies, AAMAA empowers individuals to challenge oppressive systems and reimagine a just world. Explore our resources and become part of the movement. Visit our website and follow us on social media for updates, events, and ways to take action.

The Anarchive

The Anarchive is a dynamic digital repository documenting initiatives, profiles, and platforms dedicated to cultural resistance and civil disobedience. Drawing inspiration from courageous acts of protest against the ongoing genocide in Palestine, it preserves and amplifies artistic defiance, ensuring these voices and movements are never forgotten. More than a record, the Anarchive is a tool for solidarity, offering insight into the power of art in confronting oppression and inspiring change.
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A Collaborative Effort for Change

AAMAA emerged from an open call by Shubbak in early 2024, shaped with the guidance of advisory board members Aimee Chaalan, Ahmed Masoud, and Nesreen Hussein. Through this process, we commissioned the artistic duo chamæleon, Farah Chamma and LIEV, to bring the vision to life, reflecting a deep commitment to using art as a tool for resistance, education, and hope.


Conceived and commissioned by Shubbak with production expertise from Tuyet Van Huynh, AAMAA was made possible through partnerships with Amnesty International UK, Makan, PalArts, the Arab British Centre, and Counterpoint Arts. Together, we are dedicated to ensuring it reaches and resonates with a global audience.


Explore AAMAA’s resources and join us in using art to stand against injustice. Visit our website and follow us on social media for updates, events, and ways to get involved.

This project was conceived by Shubbak, created by Farah Chamma and LIEV (chamæleon), produced by Tuyet Van Huynh. Co-commissioned with Amnesty International UK, Counterpoint Arts, Makan, PalArts and the Arab British Centre.