Art
When politics invades art, an Israeli artist seeks common ground at the Venice Biennale
Belu-Simion Fainaru, our representative at the Venice Biennale, struts his creative stuff and rolls with the anti-Israel punches.
Jerusalem highlights: September 11-17
Two three-day cultural festivals to mark Sukkot with poetry, dance, and eco-tours
Returning to the mountain: A Rosh Hashanah homecoming in Safed
A bold stroke: Broken Fingaz trades the wall for the canvas in new Tel Aviv show
The internationally famed artist collective Broken Fingaz trades global street murals for oil paintings in its first comprehensive solo presentation.
Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism
“Who knows where antisemitism or any bigotry comes from. In playing the role, I just looked for the damage,” Lithgow said during a March appearance on a New Yorker podcast.
Painting through the ashes: Ronen Siman-Tov turns Jerusalem’s wounds into art - interview
‘A believer’: In conversation with Ronen Siman-Tov, whose solo exhibition opens tomorrow at the Jerusalem Artists’ House.
What is jazz? Jerusalem festival proves there’s no single answer
From traditional jazz trios to global sounds and fusion acts, the festival celebrates the freedom that lies at jazz’s heart.
For restoration of Vienna’s historic synagogue: Gottfried Helnwein to auction painting
Artist Gottfried Helnwein donated the painting to IKG.Kultur, the cultural arm of Vienna’s Jewish community, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Vienna City Temple.
'We Shall Rise' installation highlights Israel's journey since October 7 at Tel Aviv mall
“We wanted to show that no matter what, no matter how they try to kill us and to make us vanish, we're still here,” writer Noam Horev explained.
Jerusalem highlights: May 29-June 4
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
NYC based artist, activists places middle finger-shaped statue in front of Mamdani's City Hall
The piece, titled ‘Vaffanculo’ (Italian for ‘f*** you’), was placed last Monday, and there has yet to be an official response from local authorities or Mamdani himself about the statue.
Revealing the invisible: Jewish artists bring Mount Sinai to life
For artists who take on the challenge of depicting scenes from the Torah – particularly Moses and the giving of the Ten Commandments – the process begins with preparation.
