Vivien Sansour
Artist and conservationist who works to preserve heirloom seeds and traditional Palestinian foodways.
Vivien Sansour is a Palestinian artist, conservationist, and food activist who is dedicated to preserving Palestinian agricultural heritage and culinary traditions. She is the founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, an initiative that aims to protect and promote the diversity of Palestinian seeds.
Sansour also leads the Traveling Kitchen project, which brings together Palestinian cooks and farmers to share their knowledge and skills. Through her work, Sansour highlights the importance of food sovereignty and the connection between food, culture, and identity. She emphasizes the role of women in preserving Palestinian culinary traditions and the importance of traditional farming practices in maintaining biodiversity and cultural heritage.