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PACBI Statement

  • Writer: SPAM
    SPAM
  • May 20, 2025
  • 1 min read

The image features a hand-drawn illustration in colored pencil with floral elements and text. At the top, a purple tulip and a pink poppy bloom are connected by a vine. Written in capital green letters, the text states, "AS A CULTURAL ORGANISATION IN SCOTLAND WE PLEDGE TO SUPPORT." The central focus is the word "PACBI," rendered in bold red letters intertwined with green floral patterns. Below this, the text in green continues, "THE PALESTINIAN CAMPAIGN FOR THE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL." The bottom of the image showcases a detailed pink flower on the left and a red tulip-like flower bending towards the bottom right. The artwork carries an artisanal touch and communicates a pledge to support a specific political and social initiative.

SPAM Press pledge to support PACBI and the movement for a free Palestine.


SPAM is joining the call of Art Workers for Palestine, Fossil Free Books and Writers Against the War on Gaza to use our resources as a small press to formalise our stance against imperialism, colonialism and zionism emanating from the U.K.’s cultural sector’s apathy. 


We recognise that culture plays an integral role in normalising the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people and following the 77th anniversary of Nakba day, the horrors we see in Palestine continue to escalate daily. 


We hope to add our voice to that of the increasing number of arts and literary organisations before us, who have stood in support of Palestinian liberation, and against the increasing censorship of a revolutionary cultural front which exists in solidarity with liberation movements within Palestine itself. 


The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI) was initiated in 2004 to contribute to the struggle for Palestinian freedom, justice and equality. It advocates for a boycott of Israeli academic and cultural institutions for their deep and persistent complicity in Israel’s denial of Palestinian rights that are stipulated in international law.


There is no culture without Palestinian culture. Thank you @artworkersforpalestine for your efforts organising this campaign. 


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The image is a colored pencil drawing that includes both floral imagery and text. At the top, there are two flowers—a pink poppy and a purple tulip—connected by a green vine. The letters "PACBI" are prominently displayed in the center, outlined in red with green leafy patterns filling the spaces inside the letters. Below this, in bold red letters, the text reads "THE PALESTINIAN CAMPAIGN FOR THE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL." At the bottom of the image, there is a quote in quotation marks, "Finally, we are in a real culture war, which is to say a war in which every cultural front is engaged, a war in which we are fighting to make culture stand for life – life and freedom." This is attributed to "Writers Against the War on Gaza." The bottom of the artwork features a large pink flower on the left and a red tulip-like flower bending towards the bottom right. The drawing has an artistic, hand-drawn quality and presents a strong political message regarding cultural resistance and solidarity.

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Published: 20/5/2025



13 Comments

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Feb 13

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Emma Joye
Emma Joye
Feb 04

This is a very thoughtful and visually powerful statement. It’s true that culture, art, and symbolism play a huge role in shaping collective awareness and resistance. We work closely with artists and community organizations at The American Patch, creating not just custom embroidered patches, but also woven labels, iron-on badges, custom pins, and fabric insignia that help groups express identity, solidarity, and shared values through wearable art. Pieces like this show how design can carry meaning far beyond aesthetics. Thank you for using creative spaces to speak up and stand with humanity.

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tudem
Jan 26

Your breakdown of the PACBI statement was both thorough and balanced, making a complex topic much easier to understand. I particularly valued the careful attention to context and sources. I recently came across a similar discussion on a review blog, https://www.masterstorage365.com/ and it offered an interesting perspective on thoughtful engagement with social issues. Thank you for presenting this so clearly!

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George Thomas
George Thomas
Jan 22

This statement shows how art becomes a voice for identity, resistance, and collective memory. Handcrafted visuals like this remind us why details matter—whether it’s illustration, print, or embroidered badges and labels that carry cultural meaning beyond decoration.

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pheonothu3
Jan 11

Mình có lần lướt đọc mấy trao đổi trên mạng thì thấy nhắc tới 79KING, nên cũng tò mò mở ra xem thử cho biết. Mình không tìm hiểu sâu, chỉ xem qua trong thời gian ngắn để nhìn bố cục và cách sắp xếp nội dung tổng thể, cảm giác khá gọn và dễ theo dõi nên mình đọc lướt rồi quay lại đọc các bình luận khác.

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