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How Observation Inspires Art

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9-12 Grade

20 Mins

Resource author: Colm Mac Con Iomaire

How does the world around us inspire curiosity and creation?

This article, written by Colm Mac Con Iomaire explores his experience traveling to Palestine and how the sounds and art around him inspired creating music.

Learning Outcomes

Greater understanding

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A Shared History of Occupation

Over the past thirty years or so I have travelled extensively as a touring musician. I’ve been to Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Mexico, and many destinations; very few places inspired, fascinated, and shocked me the way that Israel and Palestine did.

Back in November 2019, I was part…