Struggle Is Our Path To Jerusalem, Egypt, 1979

HELMI ELTOUNI (1934-Present)

Translated: Struggle is our path to Jerusalem

Helmi Eltouni is the Egyptian artist behind "Struggle Is Our Path To Jerusalem," a renowned piece featured in the Arab Children Publishing House (Dar Al-Fata Al Arabi). With an extensive portfolio of over 100 illustrated children's books, Eltouni emerged as a prominent figure in both Egyptian and Lebanese publishing circles.

Founded in Beirut in 1974, Dar Al Fata Al Arabi played a pivotal role in intertwining visual identity and symbols of Arab nationalism into the fabric of Arab childhood. The publishing house served as a platform for cultural expression and education, fostering a deep connection between young readers and their heritage.

"Struggle Is Our Path to Jerusalem" captivates with its depiction of a woman and child gazing into the distance at the Dome of the Rock…

poster: https://www.palestineposterproject.org/poster/struggle-is-our-path-to-jerusalem

citation: https://www.khtt.net/en/page/25126/hilmi-al-tuni-evoking-popular-arab-culture 

https://tam.gallery/artists/helmi-eltouni/