Comment | Why Edinburgh was the obvious location for the Palestine Museum's first satellite branch

The Palestine Museum US has officially launched a permanent location in Edinburgh, marking the beginning of its ambitious global expansion. Despite significant financial, logistical, and political challenges, the museum is determined to promote Palestinian art internationally. A major hurdle is the difficulty in securing media coverage for exhibitions, with many media outlets hesitant to engage with Palestinian narratives due to fear of reprisal. As they move forward, similar outposts are planned for cities like Chicago, Washington, DC, and London, indicating their commitment to overcoming obstacles in sharing Palestinian culture.

The word 'Palestine' has become radioactive, with museums avoiding Palestinian artists out of fear of backlash from governments and smear campaigns by powerful individuals.

We are committed to sharing Palestinian arts with the world, making every effort to overcome financial, logistical, and political challenges in our expansion.

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