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Catalog of Art | We Are Palestine.

June 29, 2026

Palestinian voices carry stories of displacement and return, loss and perseverance, memory and hope. Across generations, artists have transformed these lived experiences into works of profound beauty and meaning, creating a visual language that speaks to identity, resilience, and the enduring human spirit.

Palestinian art stands as a living testament to a people whose history continues to unfold amid decades of upheaval. Through painting, photography, mixed media, and printmaking, these artists bear witness to personal and collective narratives, offering perspectives that are at once deeply rooted and universally resonant.

While no single exhibition can encompass the breadth of Palestinian art and culture, We Are Palestine invites viewers into a rich and varied landscape of artistic expression. Some artists evoke cherished memories of place and belonging; others confront the ironies and injustices of the present. Some document historical transformations, while others give form to frustration, longing, humor, or quiet acts of resistance. Together, their works reveal the complexity, diversity, and vitality of Palestinian cultural life.

Each featured artist is profiled on the SZ Gallery website, where visitors may explore their individual stories, inspirations, and reflections on Palestine. Their voices are distinct, their perspectives varied, yet each contributes to a broader conversation about identity, memory, and the power of creative expression.

As one of the first U.S. gallery to represent many of these artists, SZ Gallery is honored to offer a rare opportunity to acquire original works and signed, museum-quality editions by some of Palestine’s most celebrated contemporary artists. This remaining collection brings together established masters, visual historians, acclaimed photographers, and a new generation of emerging voices whose work is shaping the future of Palestinian art.

As the exhibition draws to a close, all unsold works will be returned to Zawyeh Gallery. These final days mark a unique opportunity to collect a work of lasting significance, an artwork that not only enriches a collection but also carries with it a powerful story of culture, identity, and endurance.

For acquisition inquiries, please contact info@suzannezahr.com before July 10, 2026.

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Golden Falls by Debra Van Tuinen

September 1, 2021

"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.”
— E.E. Cummings

It’s with great pleasure & delight that we re-launch our First Friday tradition! Please join us this First Friday, September 3rd (along with Clarke + Clarke, Barrels and other local Mercer Island businesses), as we welcome back celebrated PNW artist, Debra Van Tuinen. Golden Falls will be on display through the end of September. Not to be missed!

Join our (masked) festivities with a cocktail, fine arts and an outdoor plaza gathering at the SZ Gallery. Can’t wait to see you, in person!

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Meet Kosta Kulundzic - Extraordinary Artist

May 30, 2019

Kosta Kulundzic is a French artist of Serbian ancestry, born in Paris in 1972. He currently lives in Honolulu where he is an adjunct art professor at the University of Hawaii and a drawing and painting professor at the School of Architecture of Paris Val de Seine. He has shown in Paris, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Brussels, Honolulu, and at the SZ Gallery on Mercer Island in 2016, where he performed both a live painting and drawing - lucky us!

Meet Kosta Kulundzic at the SZ Gallery on Friday, June 7th for our First Friday Art & Wine Reception, 5 - 8 pm.  Enjoy complimentary refreshments and seasonal bites alongside the wondrous yet wild imagery of Kosta Kulundzic. In the interim, learn a bit more about his background and inspiration in this brief interview below.

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AfroFuturism: Photograhic Exhibit

March 29, 2019

Marvel has been churning out movies since 2008 with the release of Iron Man. But, Black Panther made a huge splash last year as the third highest grossing film in North American cinematic history, dethroning Titanic. Not only did its success blow minds at the box office, but Black Panther has re-energized a cultural movement – AfroFuturism.

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Across the Greater Puget Sound region, communities are evolving towards greater density, flexibility, and multigenerational living. One emerging housing type that is gaining traction but still remains shrouded in mystery for many homeowners is the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU): an independent, self-contained residential structure located on the same lot as a primary single-family home. As interest in DADUs grows, so do questions about zoning, site conditions, cost, design decisions, and overall feasibility. SZ Design | Build is dedicated to helping homeowners navigate this shift with clarity, design intelligence, and care.

We are excited to announce our new summer podcast series “Do you DADU?”, hosted by SZ Architect Shakiba Ahmadi. This 8-episode series offers a detailed breakdown of the entire DADU process and timeline to answer some of the most common questions faced by homeowners. Each weekly episode will tackle a specific aspect of DADUs, with a dedicated field professional serving as a guest speaker to share their expertise on the subject - ending with the SZ team’s unique approach to DADU design and construction. With these series, we hope to give homeowners a deeper insight into the DADU typology and the confidence to explore their property’s potential to create a home that aligns with their future, families and lifestyles.

The series will release every Thursday at 10 AM, launching July 9 on the SZ Design | Build website, as well as on our YouTube channel. See below for a sneak preview of the episode schedule and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel below for series updates.

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Not every gathering is about the occasion. Sometimes it’s about the stories shared with an old friend or someone new, or the simple comfort of being surrounded by people who make a house feel like home.

In a heartbreaking world that moves quickly, gatherings remind us to slow down, regroup and create moments to hold on to.

Summer Sahras (gatherings) at Suzanne’s home on Mercer Island will be Fridays, July 10, 17 & 31, 6-9PM. Bring a plate to share, clippings from your garden for a centerpiece bouquet and/or an instrument to play. Suzanne has a piano & darbuka!

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Goal is to pause, breathe and be together. Yalla, join us!

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After three long but rewarding years, Architectural Intern Delaney Carmen has finally graduated with a Master’s Degree in Architecture at the University of Washington and has returned to SZ Design | Build to kick off her professional career.

I feel very lucky to have been a part of UW's Master's of Architecture program. Architecture is an ocean of knowledge an inch deep, and I feel that I've at least got a sea's worth by now. Through this program, I've come to understand the things I'm passionate about: craft, storytelling, and intentionality. In an age where AI, corporate greed, and conformity dictate so much of our lives (and consequently, our built environment), I have used my education to learn how to actively fight complacency and ensure that my work as an architect is purposeful and authentic. A few of my favorite works throughout the program have been largely driven by those same passions.

Get a glimpse into her experience at UW through her reflection below.

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SZ Gallery has had the distinct pleasure of collaborating with Josiane Faubert, Artist and Photographer, born in Gabon. She is also the Founder of PICHA, a stock photo agency that brings curated, diverse visuals to brands and business looking to tell richer stories, inclusive of Afrocentric communities. Together, soulful exhibitions ranged from showcasing talented photographers selected during PICHA’s annual call to artists, Afrofuturism and SKIN, to a presentation of Weaving Stories, a visual storytelling book that celebrates the beauty, reslience and vibrancy of Afrocentric communities across the globe.

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  2. How does your identity as a woman influence the way you work?

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Ever wondered if it is better to substantially remodel and/or add-on to your existing home, rather than sell and buy another? Real estate values have gone up considerably, and in our current seller's market, it's the buying-back-in that can be costly if it's not timed just right. 

Considering the resources involved in the design, permitting, & construction process, is it worth it to leverage the appreciation gained in your current house and transform it into your dream home? 

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We recently ventured down this decision-making process with our Mercer Island clients. They purchased a lovely 1,800 SF lakefront home a few years ago, but it didn't meet their family's personality & lifestyle. They selected Suzanne Zahr as their Architect to help lead them down a path of discovery that would ultimately result in an informed "go / no-go" decision.

With each phase of the design process, new insights were creatively explored and considered. Here's a brief summary of our collaborative journey in creating their 4,500 SF dream home.

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