Jumana Manna

Jumana Manna (born 1987, Princeton, USA) is a Palestinian visual artist working across film, sculpture, and installation. Raised in East Jerusalem, her practice examines the intersections of power, land, and memory, as well as cultural and biological preservation policies. Her work explores how legal, scientific, and archival structures shape national identity and the management of material and immaterial heritage. She studied at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts and holds a master’s degree in aesthetics and politics from the California Institute of the Arts. Combining historical research, documentary strategies, and cinematic narrative, Manna addresses themes such as food sovereignty, seed conservation, and traditional knowledge within contexts of political conflict. Notable works include A Magical Substance Flows Into Me, Wild Relatives, and Foragers, which critically engage with agriculture, colonial histories, and state regulation. Her work has been presented internationally in museums and biennials, positioning her practice at the intersection of ecology, politics, and material culture.