Palestinian abstract art is a genre that emerged from Palestine and its diaspora, spanning four major geographic centers: the West Bank and Gaza, Israel, the Arab world, and Europe/US. During the 1960s-1980s, Palestinian artists adopted abstraction as a powerful means of expressing their political and cultural struggles under occupation, drawing inspiration from Western abstract art, traditional Islamic painting, and classical Arabic geometry and calligraphy. Pioneers like Mustafa Al-Hallaj and Sliman Mansour were influenced by revolutionary movements such as cubism and Mexican Muralism, adapting these techniques to reflect Palestinian realities. A recurring theme is the Nakba (the 1948 exile), with diaspora artists using iconography like flags and Arabic script to preserve cultural identity, while others create universal works that transcend political conflict. Prominent contributors include Kamal Boullata (born 1942 in Jerusalem), who shifted from figuration to abstraction, alongside Steve Sabella and Samia Halaby. Ultimately, the genre favors popular symbols and direct political engagement over pure abstraction, aiming to connect with the masses while symbolizing unity and transcendence.