1. Staircase at villa Sayed Karim in Cairo. Photo taken during my last visit in 2022.
2. (Same) staircase at villa Sayed Karim in Cairo. Photo taken in the 1950s <exact time unknown, photo source unknown> open to comments/suggestions.
#architecturalphotography #staircase #egyptianmodernism #architecturalmodernism #architecturaldocumentation #modernismphotography #egyptianarchitecture #sayedkarim
‘For her family’ / Raya Shaban
‘For her family’ is an intimate portrait by Raya Shaban of a Jordanian architect, Meisa Batayneh, in her home, a home that she's designed at a turning point in her life and career. The short film, like her house, resonates a kind of personal and spiritual reflection. The architect reveals her philosophy behind this home, the path that leads to the olive tree, and the gradual collection and building of the path with Jordanian stone.
Raya Shaban is a Jordanian architect and filmmaker based between Mexico City and Amman. Her work explores the emotional and spatial dimensions of home, forming a series she calls domestic portraits - intimate studies of architects within the spaces they inhabit and create.
Link in bio for the full feature.
Directed and edited: @raya.sha
Cinematography: @tanya_marar
Written by: @rami.f.daher
Lead Architect @bataynehmeisa
Amidst unimaginable devastation, the need for healing and solidarity has never been greater.
Now available: Adeline de Monseignat’s limited-edition black-patinated sculpture inspired by the watermelon seed. Twenty-five seeds, each sold to benefit HEAL Palestine’s Global Healing Program, which has been working tirelessly to bring injured children from Gaza to leading hospitals abroad for free, lifesaving medical treatment and care.
This film has been created in collaboration with Jordanian-Palestinian filmmaker Raya Shaban. An architect by training (Architectural Association, London), Shaban’s latest projects include a series of artist and artisan portraits, one of which was recently filmed in Palestine’s occupied West Bank.
#RootedforGaza @adelinedemonseignat
tee available through the link in bio
Director: Raya Shaban @raya.sha
Producer: Michael Zananiri @zananirimichael
Director of Photography: Yousef Hammad @youhammad
Sound: Montaser Abu Allool @montaseralul
Editor: Omri Massarwe @omricore
Camera (Cairo): Karim Marold @karimmarold
Sound (Cairo): Ossama Goubail
Animator/visual artist: Darina Jabr
T-shirt illustrated by the lovely Gabriella Bustillos @gabriela_b
So excited to share these stills from our upcoming documentary, beautifully shot around the west bank by Jerusalem based cinematographer @youhammad , with sounds tastefully captured by @montaseralul
Despite the toughest times, we were met with resilience and warmth in the hearts of all those we met. From the women of Samou and Battir, who welcomed us into their lives and shared their stories, to the dedicated tailors in Bethlehem, we witnessed a spirit of hospitality that runs deep in Palestinian culture, while surrounded by olive trees, grapevines, and a constant echo of humor throughout the filming process.
Special thanks to Producer @zananirimichael and deepest gratitude to Yasmeen Mjalli, founder of @nolcollective , whose story brought this project to life. Stay tuned for the full release to experience Palestine as a tapestry of heritage, generosity and beauty.
Photos of crew by @simsim.jpeg
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Glimpses from our days filming a short documentary in Palestine (along Ramallah, S’amou, Bethlehem, and Battir).
Thank you to an amazing crew who made this project happen @zananirimichael@youhammad@montaseralul
And thank you @nolcollective for sharing your beautiful work with us and leading us to the lovely community of artisans across Palestine.
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1- Grape vines in Hebron
2- Process of hand spinning wool in the village of S’amou; near Hebron.
3- Generous hospitality by the weavers of S’amou who welcomed our crew with a home cooked lunch.
4- Documenting the beautiful process of weaving by Umm Msallem.
5- On the road from Ramallah to Bethlehem
6- Ka3ek from Bethlehem
7- Documenting the illegal separation wall along the West Bank - that has divided and annexed Palestinian territory and communities for decades.
8- Hand picked Sage from the garden of the beautiful women of Battir - a Palestinian village that is a UNESCO heritage site known for its terrace farming.
9- Drinking sage tea with Najah, the wonderful embroiderer who generously shared her stories with us.
10- Filming Yasmeen @simsim.jpeg and a landscape of olive trees behind her in Ramallah.
#documentingpalestine #preservingpalestine #filmingpalestine #palestinianheritage #palestiniancraft #palestinianweaving #palestinainembroidery
