Sliman Mansour, a pioneer of contemporary Palestinian art, dies aged 79

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The artist, whose works were often targeted by Israel, gained international recognition for his pieces exploring Palestinian identity and symbols Sliman Mansour, one of the leading figures in contemporary Palestinian art, died over the weekend aged 79. In a post to Mansour's Instagram account, his family announced his death, writing: “The final chapter has been written. With hearts heavy beyond words, we share that our beloved father has passed away. “To the world, he leaves behind a life filled