A photo wall from FALASTIN’s Gaza In Focus event, showcasing powerful images by Palestinian photographer Hossam Anwar documenting daily life and resilience in Gaza.

Gaza In Focus: Preserving Stories Through Photography - Hossam Anwar | January 26, 2025 – Eera Café Art Gallery, Montreal

On January 26th 2025, FALASTIN collaborated with the Concordia Student Union (CSU) to present Gaza In Focus — a sold-out photography event that spotlighted the work of Palestinian photojournalist Hossam Anwar. Hosted at Eera Café Art Gallery, the evening raised over $2,500 to support Anwar’s continued work in Gaza.

 

 

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Event Highlights


FALASTIN Palestinian clothing display at Gaza In Focus event in Montreal, featuring heritage-inspired t-shirts and a sign supporting United Palestinian Appeal.Guests attending FALASTIN’s Gaza In Focus cultural event in Montreal, celebrating Palestinian identity and heritage at Eera Café Art Gallery.Guest wearing a FALASTIN t-shirt with a vintage print of Bethlehem and the phrase “Rooted in History” at the Gaza In Focus event in Montreal, showcasing Palestinian heritage clothing.Traditional Palestinian food served at FALASTIN’s Gaza In Focus event in Montreal, highlighting Palestinian culture and community gatherings.


The event brought together students, artists, and supporters to witness the resilience of Gaza through the lens of Hossam Anwar, a 25-year-old photographer whose work captures life under siege with raw authenticity. On display were 13 of Anwar’s photographs — printed and framed for the first time — documenting the human side of Gaza often left out of mainstream headlines. In a dimly lit gallery, attendees moved between images of destroyed buildings, makeshift shelters, and quiet moments of reflection. The evening also included speeches from organizers and community members, a short film produced by Anwar, and a touching tribute to his late friend and fellow photographer, Muhannad Khaled, who was killed during an Israeli airstrike. FALASTIN took part by showcasing pieces from its latest collection, with proceeds contributing to the donation total. The event was a rare moment of pause and solidarity — an opportunity to remember, reflect, and act.


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What This Means to Us


FALASTIN exists to preserve Palestinian heritage — not only through fashion, but through moments like this. Supporting artists like Hossam Anwar is essential in keeping the truth visible. Gaza In Focus was a powerful reminder that every story deserves to be seen and every life deserves to be honored.

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More About Hossam Anwar

Hossam Anwar is a Palestinian photographer and videographer from Gaza, committed to documenting life under occupation. His lens captures more than destruction — it reveals daily resilience, grief, and humanity. Learn more in this feature from The Link Newspaper: Through a Gazan Lens

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