Photographs by Ahmed Abu Aisha
Fusion Arts presents From Gaza: A Personal Story of Survival by Ahmed Abu Aisha showing in the Window Galleries from 9th June - 12 July 2026
"This exhibition does not represent our ordinary lives. Every photograph you see here was taken during the seven months I lived through the genocide in Gaza, beginning in July 2023. Please do not mistake these images as reflections of who we are in times of peace. They capture a period defined by unimaginable violence, fear, and loss. I photographed each moment because I knew I would never be able to forget it—scenes of survival, displacement, hunger, and bombing, as well as the fragile fragments of daily life that persisted around us.
When I took these photos, I never intended to share them publicly. They were simply my memories—my way of holding on to the people and places I loved. But I became one of the few who managed to evacuate. With that undeserved luck came a responsibility: to speak with everything I have, to show what I witnessed, and to share what my family and all Gazans continue to endure. Within these images are my family members, relatives, neighbours, and strangers who were simply trying to live their lives amid devastation. Nearly everyone you see in these photographs have been killed—some while searching for shelter, others while receiving aid, and many while sitting in what should have been the safety of their homes or tents.
Through these photographs, I hope to create a space for reflection—on these people, on my family who is still suffering, and on all vulnerable communities around the world. Each person in these frames had a full life, dreams, and loved ones. My hope is that this exhibition serves as a reminder that every choice we make has the power to affect another human being, even those living far beyond the borders of our own daily lives."
About the Artist
Ahmed Abu Aisha was born and raised in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. For most of his life, he worked in the humanitarian field, supporting vulnerable women and children and standing alongside communities facing hardship. His commitment to this work shaped his values and the way he sees the world. Ahmed recently completed my Master’s degree in International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action, graduating with distinction—a milestone he reached while carrying immense personal loss.
He currently lives in Bath, United Kingdom, where he is trying to rebuild his life from the ground up. He is here alone, separated from his family and unable to return home. The weight of survivor’s guilt is something he carries every day, knowing that he was one of the few who managed to evacuate while the people he loves continue to endure unimaginable suffering. Despite this, he is doing his best to create a sense of belonging in a new country—one that has offered him safety and the chance to start again. He hopes to meet people, connect, and one day build a family here in what has become his second home.
Denizens Society Global Organization
Denizens Society Global (DSG) is committed to empowering and protecting families, youth, and children, with a strong focus on those whose lives have been disrupted by war and displacement. Guided by its mission, DSG delivers comprehensive, targeted programs that strengthen resilience, promote human rights, and expand access to essential services. Working closely with displaced communities, the organization fosters a culture of learning, accountability, and advocacy to address urgent needs while honoring dignity, cultural traditions, and community identity. Rooted in its vision, Denizens Society Global strives to build a world where every individual—regardless of circumstance—can thrive free from violence, poverty, and discrimination, with their rights protected, their voices uplifted, and meaningful opportunities available for a peaceful and prosperous life.
Find out more: https://denizenssociety.org/
Visit From Gaza: A Personal Story of Survival at the Fusion Arts Window Galleries from 9th June - 12th July 2026. You'll find the galleries on Friar's Entry which cuts through from Gloucester Green to Magdalen Street.
