{
  "id": 3074584,
  "title": "Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour in critical condition, family says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palestinian-artist-sliman-mansour-in-critical-condition-family-says",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T17:35:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/24/palestinian-artist-sliman-mansour-in-critical-condition-family-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour is currently in critical condition, according to a message posted by one of his children on Monday. The 79-year-old painter, born in Birzeit, West Bank, in 1947, has been a leading figure in Palestinian art for over five decades. His work, characterized by its focus on Palestinian identity, the experiences of displacement and occupation, and the use of local materials, has made him a renowned artist, particularly for his painting \"Jamal Al Mahamel,\" portraying an elderly porter carrying Jerusalem on his back. Mansour co-founded the New Visions collective during the First Intifada and served as the head of the League of Palestinian Artists from 1986 to 1990. Despite a stroke in 2021 that affected his left hand, Mansour continued to work daily in his Ramallah studio, focusing on reading, sketching, and other creative activities.",
  "summary": "Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour is in critical condition, a member of his family announced on Monday. In a message written by one of his children and posted to the 79-year-old painter’s verified Instagram account, the family asked those who know and love him to keep him in their thoughts and prayers. “My father, Sliman Mansour , is currently in critical condition,” the message read. “We ask…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Palestinian family who drowned in UK to be buried in Palestinian camp in Lebanon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/palestinian-family-who-drowned-in-uk-to-be-buried-in-palestinian-camp",
        "published": "2026-08-24T11:36:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}