:: a legacy ::

The latest installment of Off The Beaten Path on Street Art United States features a wonderful piece by Sami Wakim interrogating how the West banks on spinning colonial narratives, so that those burdened with resisting their oppression are often portrayed as the aggressors.

“The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a stark example of how Western colonialist ideologies continue to shape global narratives about power, resistance, and justice. Supporters of Israel, particularly from Western societies, often justify occupation through a lens of entitlement and superiority, dismissing the right of indigenous people to resist. This perspective not only mirrors the logic of colonial domination but also perpetuates racial hierarchies that dehumanize those who oppose such oppression. Addressing this issue requires a critical examination of the colonial legacy embedded in these narratives and its ongoing impact on Palestinian resistance.”

Read the full article here.

Sami Wakim, is the founder and editor of Street Art United States, an online community that supports street artists. Sami often focuses on projects that have a strong message related to relevant issues such as injustice, poverty and racism. Sami has organized several legal street art murals in the Boston area and has hosted local and international artists who have contributed to the flourishing street art community in the city.