{"id":1620,"date":"2021-05-13T13:57:46","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T13:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/?post_type=local&#038;p=1620"},"modified":"2021-08-19T08:38:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T08:38:27","slug":"meet-walid","status":"publish","type":"local","link":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Walid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>About Walid<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walid is an Akko artist who specializes in Street Art; he is 64 years old and has been painting since the age of 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He has a natural talent and self-learning ability, has not studied in any academic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walid is a member of a well-known family in Akko that has been engaged in the field of confectionery and oriental sweets for three generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walid himself, in addition to his art, also makes different types of oriental cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Rassan, Walid&#8217;s son, follows in the footsteps of his father in the art field, and has been involved in photography for a number of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of his work as a freelancer he has already managed to be photographed for many shows including BBC channels, Al Jazeera, Al Arabia and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of Walid&#8217;s tour and visit, you can also enjoy Rassan&#8217;s photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walid&#8217;s Gallery is an open gallery and has earned in the city the nickname &#8216;Ashash Alley&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inner gallery features Ashash art paintings, unique Street Art, sculptures, and photographs by Rassan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For gallery visitors and workshop participants, a video is shown about the artist Walid and his sculptural works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, those interested can purchase works on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- Close div to element full width  -->\n    <\/div>\n<a onclick=\"console.log(event.target.nextElementSibling.nextElementSibling.focus())\"\n   class=\"visually-hidden-focusable move-to-main\" href=\"#!\">Atmosphere photo gallery ahead &#8211; Skip to next content<\/a>\n<div class=\"editor-widgets__slider\" data-id=\"block_609d2e978c64f\">\n    <div class=\"swiper-container\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-slider\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6288\u05d0\u05d6\u05d5\u05e8-\u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d5\u05d7-\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3\u05e0\u05d0\u05d5\u05ea.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 300px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6288\u05d0\u05d6\u05d5\u05e8-\u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d5\u05d7-\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3\u05e0\u05d0\u05d5\u05ea.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 150px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6288\u05d0\u05d6\u05d5\u05e8-\u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d5\u05d7-\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3\u05e0\u05d0\u05d5\u05ea-300x225.jpg\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6288\u05d0\u05d6\u05d5\u05e8-\u05d0\u05d9\u05e8\u05d5\u05d7-\u05d5\u05e1\u05d3\u05e0\u05d0\u05d5\u05ea-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"  thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"image-info\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">Meeting &#038; Workshop Place<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-slider\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6481\u05e1\u05de\u05d8\u05d0\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 300px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6481\u05e1\u05de\u05d8\u05d0\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 150px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6481\u05e1\u05de\u05d8\u05d0\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-300x225.jpg\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6481\u05e1\u05de\u05d8\u05d0\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"  thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"image-info\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">Ashash Gallery<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-slider\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6510\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 300px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6510\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 150px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6510\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-300x225.jpg\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6510\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"  thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"image-info\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">Ashash Gallery<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-slider\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6511\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 300px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6511\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 150px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6511\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-300x225.jpg\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6511\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"  thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"image-info\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">Ashash Gallery<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"ratio ratio-slider\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 640px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6517\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 300px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6517\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9.jpg\">\n<source media=\"(min-width: 150px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6517\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-300x225.jpg\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/IMG_6517\u05d2\u05dc\u05e8\u05d9\u05d9\u05ea-\u05e7\u05e9\u05d0\u05e9-150x150.jpg\"  class=\"  thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    <span class=\"image-info\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">Ashash Gallery<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- If we need navigation buttons -->\n        <button class=\"swiper-button-prev\" aria-label=\"Prev slide\"><\/button>\n        <button class=\"swiper-button-next\" aria-label=\"Next slide\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"visually-hidden-focusable\" aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"#!\">You skipped to next content.<\/a>\n<!-- Open div to element container  -->\n<div class=\"inner-page--wrapper\">\n    \n\n<h3>About the workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The picturesque alley containing his works is located in Old Akko with a permanent exhibition of the artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ashash&#8217;s gallery is unique. This is an ancient well with access down to another well, which Ashash has renovated for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the activity, the participants receive an explanation through a presentation of Ashash&#8217;s fascinating exhibition; they can view his works and listen about what led him to set them up in its own special way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the direction of the artist, participants prepare their own work, which they will take home as a souvenir.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1620","local","type-local","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Meet Walid - OLD AKKO<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Meet Walid - OLD AKKO\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"About Walid Walid is an Akko artist who specializes in Street Art; he is 64 years old and has been painting since the age of 18. He has a natural talent and self-learning ability, has not studied in any academic setting. Walid is a member of a well-known family in Akko that has been engaged [&hellip;]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"OLD AKKO\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-08-19T08:38:27+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/\",\"name\":\"Meet Walid - OLD AKKO\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2021-05-13T13:57:46+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-08-19T08:38:27+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Meet Walid\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/\",\"name\":\"OLD AKKO\",\"description\":\"ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCE\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Meet Walid - OLD AKKO","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Meet Walid - OLD AKKO","og_description":"About Walid Walid is an Akko artist who specializes in Street Art; he is 64 years old and has been painting since the age of 18. He has a natural talent and self-learning ability, has not studied in any academic setting. Walid is a member of a well-known family in Akko that has been engaged [&hellip;]","og_url":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/","og_site_name":"OLD AKKO","article_modified_time":"2021-08-19T08:38:27+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"2 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/","url":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/","name":"Meet Walid - OLD AKKO","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/#website"},"datePublished":"2021-05-13T13:57:46+00:00","dateModified":"2021-08-19T08:38:27+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/local\/meet-walid\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Meet Walid"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/","name":"OLD AKKO","description":"ONE OF A KIND EXPERIENCE","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/local\/1620","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/local"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/local"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.akko.org.il\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}