Palestinian Children’s Artwork
Rachel Accurso, the acclaimed early childhood educator and YouTuber known as Ms. Rachel, presented an exhibition and sale of artworks by children from Gaza in New York City called Colors that Survived. The one-day (January 13, 2026) exhibition at Chelsea’s Caelum Gallery featuring art created by children in Palestine raised more than $67,000 for the Palestinian children who created the artwork.
The children’s artwork included the following pieces:
- “Begging for Food,” attributed to 16-year-old artist Yara, portraying starvation in Gaza
- “House on His Back,” attributed to 12-year-old Ahmed, portraying a person bearing the weight of his home on his back
- “Watermelon Hug” attributed to six-year-old Luna
- “Pouring the Universe” attributed to 16-year-old Rana
View the Palestinian children’s artwork.
About Ms. Rachel
Accurso’s joyful educational videos have surpassed as many as one billion views. She has vocally opposed Israel’s actions in Gaza, particularly the killing of children, on her popular social media platforms, drawing significant right-wing backlash and harassment.
