Traces of Utopia | The Tragedy of “No-Place”: Statelessness and the Paradox of Palestinian Utopia

" The Tragedy of “No-Place”: Statelessness and the Paradox of Palestinian Utopia" is an exhibition that delves into the complex notions of utopia and statelessness, focusing on the Palestinian experience of displacement and the paradox of "no-place." The exhibition reflects on the struggle for identity, belonging, and the aspiration for a future homeland that has been lost or remains out of reach. Through a range of media, including film, photography, installation, and sculpture, the artists explore the tension between personal and collective memory, nostalgia, and the hope for a utopian future.

This exhibition is part of a long-term collaboration between the American University of Beirut (AUB) Art Galleries/FAAH and the Leipzig Academy of Fine Arts (HGB). Titled “Beyond Orientalism(s),” this exchange program is funded by the German Academic Service Exchange (DAAD) and aims to foster critical discussions between students and faculty from both institutions. Traces of Utopia, representing Chapter One of this collaboration, was funded by CASAR (Center for American Studies and Research).