Artist

Infinite painting, boundless experience: How Leo Ray finds joy in an increasingly dark world

For over 30 years, up to the pandemic, he taught art at Art School, Ein Vered, and BASIS School of Sculpture, Beit Yanai, where he also headed the painting program from 2006 to 2014. 

Leo Ray in his south Tel Aviv studio.
The Manofim program includes a plethora of live entertainment.

United in art: Jerusalem's Manofim Festival returns with art, music, and performance

How digital strategy helps international artists build loyal audiences across global communities.

How Yaniv Tal builds digital audiences for international artists and public figures

‘APPLE OF MY EYE’ from David and Adina Nipo’s joint show at Rothschild Fine Art.

David Nipo at Rothschild Fine Art: The anatomy of a gaze


Mina Erental: Breaking boundaries and developing artistic creations

Erental dreams of a better Israel, a more caring and less corrupt government, and greater tolerance.

  WITH SOME of her works.

Cooking an experience with Chivas Regal

During the I Rise, We Rise campaign by Chivas Regal, chefs Tomer Tal and Tom Levy came together for a one-time event at the R48 Hotel in Tel Aviv.

 Maya Rotem, Itay Nahmias, Tom Levy, Tomer Tal,  and Yoash Ben Eliezer

Artist as high priest: Rome-based painter traces methodology to Jerusalem

While visiting the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre, Guida experienced “the poetry of pure contemplation, in which absence is presence."

 ‘Magnificat’ by Giovanni Guida.

Jewish, Israeli musicians fear for their careers post-Oct. 7

A year after the Nova massacre, the global electronic music scene oscillates between silence and celebration

 ‘I’VE BEEN called Zionist as a slur.’ Maayan Nidam, an Israeli artist who has lived in Berlin since 2003, told the ‘Post’ that anti-Zionist comments and statements have left her feeling increasingly excluded from the music community.

‘In the Blink of an Eye’: A new exhibition in Petah Tikva

Dalia Meraiot’s solo exhibition ‘In the Blink of an Eye’ is on display at the Blue Bird Gallery in Petah Tikva, curated by Sarah Raz.

 Artwork by Dalia Meraiot.

From paintbrush to politics: The life of Yugoslavian communist revolutionary Mosa Pijade

Forgotten figure in a no longer extant country: The life and times of the revolutionary artist Mosa Pijade, from paintbrush to politics.

 JOSIP BROZ TITO (L) – the communist revolutionary and Yugoslav politician who served in various positions of national leadership from 1943 until his death in 1980 – and Mosa Pijade in Foca, 1942.

The Moshe Castel Museum showcases paintings by Yosef Ostrovsky

In addition to being a consummate portraitist, Yosef Ostrovsky was also an extremely rare example of a Soviet citizen who became a quintessentially Jewish painter.

 At the opening of the Yosef Ostrovsky exhibition at the Castel Museum on December 18. From left: Hagai Sasson, the museum’s CEO; Meir Ostrovsky, son of the artist; and Yehiel Vaknin, deputy mayor of Ma’aleh Adumim.

'The Power of Love': Sharon Gershman's language of art

The current exhibition showcases a mosaic of Sharon Gershman’s inspirations, drawn from life’s experiences – relationships, music, dreams, spirituality, and deep emotional processes.

 Art by Sharon Gershman.

Art roundup: Brand new Middle East war tattoos

A monthly glimpse at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across Israel.

 ‘SUNSET DECLINING’ by Avishai Platek at the Maya Gallery.

Three artists, three questions: Textiles vis-à-vis paintings

For this month’s column, I chose only artists currently showcasing their works in textiles or on canvas as they are used traditionally; or who use canvas as a medium.

 ORLY MAIBERG.