Spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa (USA) 1886
The spiral staircase in the State Capitol Law Library in Iowa, built in 1886, is a remarkable example of late 19th-century craftsmanship. Located within the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, this staircase is made primarily from wrought iron and showcases intricate designs and elegant details typical of the period.
My name is Tariq Dahlan, a 28-year-old Palestinian journalist who has witnessed the harrowing reality of Gaza through six wars spanning from 2008 to the ongoing genocidal massacre of 2023. Additionally, I lived through the tumultuous Al-Aqsa Intifada from 2000 to 2005.
Throughout this ongoing genocide in Gaza, journalists like myself have faced severe threats. Tragically, many of my colleagues have lost their lives simply for seeking to shed light on the atrocities of the occupation. Their sacrifices, and those of their families, epitomize the highest price one can pay for freedom of expression.
My mental health is bad, and I doubt I will ever fully recover from the horrors I have witnessed. My family, too, bears the weight of psychological trauma, exacerbated by our displacement in search of safety amidst the destruction wrought by the occupation. Compounding our challenges, my mother suffers from kidney disease, requiring specialized care that is scarce in Gaza's depleted healthcare system.
Now, I reaching out to you, seeking your support to rebuild our lives and secure the basic rights of my family. We have committed no crime other than being Palestinian. I implore you to help us find hope for a future free from disease, hunger, and the incessant threat of violence
the 4000 square foot apartment loft in soho, manhattan owned by the late finnish-born painter iria leino. the building used to be a knitting factory. leino was an active figure in the new york art scene in the 60s and 70s. photos by katherine marks for nyt