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Jordan Times
28-04-2025
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- Jordan Times
Photographer launches visual tribute to life in Jerusalem
Haram Al Sharif seen by the camera of Bashar Tabbah (Photo of Saeb Rawashdeh) AMMAN — Photographer Bashar Tabbah on Friday launched his latest photo book, "Between Moments", at the Design Centre in Umm Utheina, offering a powerful visual narrative of daily life in the Old City of Jerusalem. Through more than 200 full-colour images captured between 2017 and 2023, Tabbah seeks to portray the resilience of Palestinian life under occupation, providing a counter-narrative to the dominant media focus on violence in Gaza and the West Bank. "Between Moments is a photographic exploration of modern life within and around the Old City of Jerusalem, with a special focus on the Haram Al Sharif complex," Tabbah said in an interview with The Jordan Times. The bilingual publication, in Arabic and English, is part of a wider project aimed at raising funds for medical aid in Palestine. "Unlike some of my earlier work that combined visuals with historical narratives, this book is purely a visual journey — a reframing and humanising of a people and place living under occupation," Tabbah noted. He described the emotional toll of creating the book amid ongoing violence in the region. "Beyond the usual challenges of funding and development, the hardest part was resisting the urge to give up in the face of continuous brutality. Oddly enough, that despair became my motivation to complete the project and contribute to something meaningful." Divided into two sections, the book first presents intimate images of everyday life in Jerusalem's alleys, markets, and homes. The second section shifts focus to the religious and cultural significance of Haram Al Sharif. By capturing what he calls the "quieter moments" of Palestinian life, Tabbah hopes to offer a fresh perspective — one that emphasises dignity, endurance, and humanity over conflict. Page 2
Jordan Times
28-04-2025
- General
- Jordan Times
Between Moments: Visual journey through resilience of Jerusalem
Haram Al Sharif seen by the camera of Bashar Tabbah (Photo of Saeb Rawashdeh) AMMAN — Jordanian photographer Bashar Tabbah on Friday at Design Centre in Umm Utheina launched a new photo book titled "Between Moments." Tabbah tried to capture everyday life within the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, despite constant tensions between its historic population, on one hand, and Zionists settlers and Israeli forces, on the other hand. Bombarded by media report about the violence in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Tabbah has decided to publish another document that testifies about the resilience of the Arabs in Jerusalem and historical Palestine. "'Between Moments' is a photographic exploration of modern life within the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, a reframing and humanising of a people and place living under occupation," Tabbah told the Jordan Times. He added that far from the media images of violence and brutality, he, as a photographer, invites people to witness the quieter moments of Palestinian lives within the streets, souks, and sanctuaries of the city. The book is divided into two sections: The first part features images showcasing life in and around the Old City, while the second part highlights life in the Haram Al Sharif complex. It is bilingual (Arabic and English) and features over 200 full-colour images taken between 2017 and 2023, Tabbah explained, noting that the book and a wider project are also entirely dedicated to fundraising for medical aid for Palestine. Talking about different challenges Tabbah said: "Beyond the usual difficulties of pursuing funding and support for development, I would say the biggest obstacle here was overcoming the overwhelming desire to give up on the project while witnessing the unending violence perpetuated against the Palestinians, oddly enough half way through the project it transformed into the motivation to complete and to help." Unlike some previous books that were a combination of 'spectacular' photographs and historical narrative as a text, this book is purely a visual journey through the streets and sites of old Jerusalem. Page 2
Jordan Times
19-03-2025
- Jordan Times
'Madakhil Al Majhul' exhibition: Photographic journey through world's doorways
Tabbah captures not just the architectural beauty of entrances but also their deeper historical and cultural significance (Photo courtesy of Bashar Tabbah) AMMAN — At Yasmine House, a new exhibition titled 'Madakhil Al Majhul' presents a collection of photographic prints by Levantine-British photographer Bashar Tabbah. The exhibition showcases 42 images of doorways from 30 different countries, offering a glimpse into architectural heritage from around the world. Tabbah, based in Amman, specialises in cultural and religious heritage, particularly within the Islamic and Mediterranean worlds. With over 300 documented sites globally and 350 in Jordan alone, his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, and he has shared his insights at international events. For centuries, doorways and archways have symbolised protection, passage, and mystery. What began as a photograph taken in the archaeological site of Umm ar-Rassas in Jordan evolved into an ever-expanding collection spanning three continents. Through his lens, Tabbah captures not just the architectural beauty of entrances but also their deeper historical and cultural significance. 'Growing up in Jordan, visiting the ruins, definitely shaped me as a landscape and history photographer,' he told The Jordan Times, adding: 'Photographers are the products of their environment – I grew up amongst ruins and vast landscapes.' Tabbah has been photographing for 15 years, travelling extensively and capturing thousands of images along the way. Over time, he noticed recurring themes in his work. 'I have been photographing and travelling for so long that I figured out I had a picture of a door from all countries I had visited, and I can group them as a theme,' he recalled. While revisiting his archives a few months ago, he searched all the doorways he had captured over the years and created a file, printing them as a side project. What began as a personal endeavour has now become a "visually compelling" exhibition, inviting viewers to step through these doorways, into a world of history and culture.
