The exhibition will be open from June 19 to August 15, 2025
Gallery hours: Wednesday to Friday, 11:00 to 16:00
Saturdays, by appointment only
Dr. Nisreen Zahda is a Palestinian architect and virtual reality artist based in Tokyo. Born in Hebron, she spent her late teens living beside the infamous Checkpoint 56 — a potent symbol of Israeli occupation and its tools of control and surveillance over Palestinian people — where daily life for her family was marked by constant restrictions and harassments. During the Second Intifada, she worked with UNRWA assessing the destruction of Palestinian homes caused by Israeli attacks.
Dr. Zahda studied architecture at Birzeit University and earned a PhD in urban planning from Chiba University in Japan. As a third generation refugee herself, she draws deeply on personal memory and collective displacement in her research and creative work. In 2020, she founded VRJ Palestine, a virtual archive that reconstructs erased Palestinian villages, reclaiming space, memory, and identity through immersive digital resistance.
Abubaker Abed is a Palestinian journalist from Deir el-Balah, Gaza. Originally aspiring to become a sports journalist and commentator, Abed describes himself as an “accidental war correspondent” whose career trajectory shifted dramatically with the onset of Israel’s genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people.
Over the past two years, Abed’s reports have served as a critical window into Gaza, offering firsthand accounts that challenge mainstream narratives and provide a nuanced understanding of the conflict’s impact on individuals and communities. His work not only informs but also engages the international community in the plight of Gaza’s residents, pushing for empathy, action, and a reevaluation of the conflict’s portrayal in global media.
Independent news on politics and war. Founded by Ryan Grim, Jeremy Scahill, and veterans of The Intercept.
Drop Site News is a non-aligned, nonprofit investigative news organization launched in July 2024. The outlet combats authoritarianism worldwide and exposes the crimes of the powerful, with particular focus on overt and secret conflicts involving the U.S. government.
Specializing in Middle East coverage, Drop Site’s mission is to continually pair its journalists with reporters and news outlets in nations in the crosshairs of war and crisis, augmenting and amplifying their on-the-ground experience with reporting on the backrooms of power. Founded partly in response to Israel’s war on Gaza and mainstream media’s inadequate coverage of the atrocities, Drop Site operates free from corporate and government influence.
Drop Site is dedicated to reporting the difficult stories others won’t touch, building community, fostering discourse, and holding the powerful accountable.
Vernissage Opening Event, 09 November 17:00 — 20:00
Exhibition ends 31 November
Extended deadline for artwork submissions: October 15, 2025
Voxel
There are metaverse versions of Galería Xplora and xp¹ hosted on the Cryptovoxels gameworld platform.
You can enter the 3D spaces and view artworks from our gallery exhibitions, which is also viewable using a VR headset.
Galería Xplora’s mission is to create a transformative digital sanctuary that empowers the global diaspora by democratizing access to digital art through blockchain infrastructure. We foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that values human dignity, building a vibrant local community where every voice is heard. Through our gallery, residency programs, and educational initiatives, we inspire global solidarity, empower artists and learners, and drive positive change. We envision technology as a bridge to artistic expression, financial empowerment, and cultural exchange, activating a global network of collaboration and growth. Furthermore, we are dedicated to providing an educational hub for the youth in the Balearics, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate and thrive in a technological world that has become a driving socioeconomic force.
At xp¹, our mission is to cultivate an alternative artistic space dedicated to the exploration of experimental digital art. We aim to foster a dynamic intersection of creativity and technology, offering an accessible platform where emerging and established artists can push the boundaries of digital expression through blockchain innovation. Rooted in collaboration and education, xp¹ serves as a hub for discovery and dialogue, seamlessly integrating 3D printing and plotter printing workshops with curated exhibitions in partnership with Galería Xplora. We strive to empower artists, enthusiasts, and learners alike, fostering an inclusive and engaging environment that invites participants to rethink the possibilities of digital art and its tangible forms. xp¹ envisions a future where technology serves as both medium and muse, bridging artistic experimentation with global cultural exchange. Through our exhibitions, workshops, and educational initiatives, we aim to inspire curiosity, nurture creative agency, and champion a new wave of artistic exploration that speaks to our collective digital future.
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