In 1997, Etel Adan coorindatekd and donated a collection of art specifically for BZU. This collection includes not only Etel Adan’s work but also features a number of pieces from Arab and international artists in support of BZU and in support of Palestine. This unique collection is a result of Etel’s artist network and her action and support of Palestine. According to 2023 Collections Survey at BZUM, this contains 22 pieces, featuring work by Etel Adan and (name a few other artists) among others.
In 2006, Guy Cobb donated two pieces of art to BZU during his solidarity visit to Palestine. The pieces are unique in that they offer art for the visually impaired and defies classical notions of visual aesthetics through his inclusion of brail and touch-sensitive material and designs.
This collection is made up of artwork from individual artists who have donated their work over the lifespan of BZU and BZUM.
Ismail Shammout’s son donated this work in 2001 drawing from the art work his father produced through special programs he held around 1996. This collection of art is considered unique because of the digital drawing techniques. This collection was printed and signed by the artist.
In 1998, Kamal Boullata donated a piece of art titled: “Twelve Lamps from Granada,” that includes a group of pieces of silk printing and a book that he explicitly and exclusively designed for this artwork. The work includes poetry printed in arabesque text in the book. Kamal Boullata donated the piece to BZU along with two additional pieces (one untitled and one titled “I am Righteous”) using the same technique.
This collection of Laila Al Shawa's contains two individual pieces that she donated to BZU after she participated in a collective exhibition at BZU Museum in 2011 titled, “Framed Unframed, (part 1).” These pieces are from her late work that, according to the artist, carries the meanings of oppression against women.
Lois Nakhleh donated her collection in two separate installments, each containing identical artistic content and thematic focus. Her work centers around documenting Palestinian flora, specifically wild herbs and flowers. Each collection includes detailed posters showcasing the artworks and a documentation folder.
Marwan Qassab Bashi donated his special collection for the exhibition: “For the Children of Palestine” that was held both at BZU and Khalil al Sakakini Center in Ramallah. The collection of Marwan Qassan Bashi’s art was donated to both sites in 1997 with a special catalogue that documented the art works of each exhibition. The collection includes a range of unique techniques in various sizes and is a aesthetic and political centerpiece of our art collection. The pieces in this collection have been featured in several displays and exhibitions at BZU Museum.
In 2003, Belgian artist, Maurice Pasternak, donated a collection of three pieces to BZU to support the university and the Palestinian cause. These pieces were produced using lithographic printing.
Mona Al-Saudi donated this collection of twelve pieces of her work titled: The Hand of Stone Draws the Place – Adonis.” This artwork collection of hers was said to be inspired by the poetry of Adonis from the time when Mona Al-Saudi was based in Beirut.
In November of 1994, the Swiss artist Renee Feurer donated a collection that includes six pieces of large sizes of ink on cloth printing that was inspired by Abu Yazid al Bastami. These pieces are displayed in Kamal Nasir Hall and BZU Library.
In the late 1990s, Samia Halaby gathered work from herself and fellow artists based in the United States for a donation to BZU. In addition to unique pieces from Samia Halaby, this collection includes pieces from (NAME THE ARTISTS).
In addition to these pieces donated earlier, this collection also includes artwork donated by Samia Halaby, from her special exhibition, “The Kafr Qasem Massacre” held in BZU Museum in 2017.
In 1999, Samira Badran sent BZU two pieces of art titled “Jerusalem,” that were produced in 1986. These two pieces remained in the collection for well over a decade until they were later replaced in 2014 with pieces titled “ Earthwork and Plow,” that were produced in 1994.
In 2020, BZU Museum curated a retrospective exhibition of the artist Toufic Abdul-Al facilitated through collaboration with his son, Tareq Abdul-Al, and artist Nasser al-Soumi, who curated the exhibition. The exhibition featured reproductions of the artist's private collection, adhering to high standards of production and printing quality. Additionally, a loaned collection from Mr. Tareq Abdul-Al was included. Titled "Eternal Rhythms," the exhibition took place in 2020. Following its conclusion, Mr. Tareq Abdul-Al generously donated 15 reproduced artworks as a unique, limited edition collection within the Birzeit University Museum.