Friends of Fearness

Friends of Fearness / Marwa Abu Raida - Photo: AI-generated under the creative direction of Marwa Abu Raida

Theme Exhibition

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Friends of Fearness

Psychological-social novel with political overtones

Marwa Abu Raida (PS)

Friends of Fearness explores how fear shapes personal identity, political resistance, and human connection. The project presents a psychological-political novel set between Jerusalem and the U.S., tracing the intertwined lives of three friends—Jalil, Ozil, and Justin—as they navigate exile, memory, and trauma. Through lyrical storytelling, the project invites readers to reflect on the invisible scars left by occupation and displacement. Set against the cultural and socio-political backdrop of Palestine, Friends of Fearness offers a deep narrative of survival, belonging, and the cost of silence.

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  • Marwa Abu Raida

    Marwa Abu Raida is a Palestinian writer from Gaza, currently based in Egypt. Her work blends psychological depth with socio-political realities, focusing on themes of identity, exile, and resistance. She was a finalist in a European novel competition for her novel Friends of Fearness, which explores trauma, friendship, and fear under occupation.

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A novel by Marwa Abu Raida I Written and developed by the author during the war, Friends of Fearness explores themes of identity, friendship, and psychological resilience amidst displacement and uncertainty. I Cover illustration generated using AI tools under the creative direction of the author. All characters and events are fictional. I © Marwa Abu Raida. All rights reserved. This project is awarded in the context of State of the ART(ist), a collaboration between the Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs and Ars Electronica.

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