Larissa Sansour (b.1973, East Jerusalem) is a Palestinian artist who studied fine arts in London, New York, and Copenhagen. Central to her work is the dialectics between myth, documentary, and historical narrative. She often uses science fiction to address social and political issues. Working mainly with film, Sansour also produces installations, photos, and sculptures. In her recent work, the artist has been exploring the role of nostalgia, memory, and inherited trauma for personal and national identity. Sansour’s work has been shown in film festivals and museums worldwide. In 2019, she represented Denmark at the 58th Venice Biennial. In 2020, she was the shared recipient of the prestigious Jarman Award (UK). She has shown her work at Tate Modern, MoMA and Centre Pompidou. Recent solo exhibitions include: Amos Rex, Helsinki; Gothenburg Konsthall, Sweden; Whitworth Gallery, Manchester; KINDL, Berlin; Copenhagen Contemporary, Denmark; Gifu Museum of Contemporary Art, Japan; and EMST, Athens. She currently lives and works in London, UK.