Israeli art

From Iranian missiles to menorahs, Israeli blacksmith forges trauma into works of art

“This is my playground,” says Bob of the Qassam rockets, Grad missiles, and Iranian ballistic missiles that fill the backyard outside of his blacksmith studio.

YARON BOB stands next to a remnant of an Iranian ballistic missile in the backyard of his blacksmith studio in Yated.
Historic Valley Train at Kfar Yehoshua Station, 1930s. People exit the waiting room where the art gallery is now housed.PremiumPremium

In Kfar Yehoshua's old train station, artists stitch Israel's story since October 7

Despite pushbacks and boycotts, Israeli entertainers, like comedian, Yohay Sponder continue performing.

Despite boycotts and cancellation, Israeli entertainers stay proud of identity - from the editor

‘THE SIXTEENTH SHEEP’ reunion shows (from left) Yoni Rechter, Gidi Gov, Yehudit Ravitz, and David Broza.

DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity


Art for life: unveiling the work of a little-known Israeli art world giant

For now, we can all enjoy at least some slivers of Litvinovsky’s unique take on life in his artistic representation thereof.

 A WORK by Pinhas Litvinovsky on display at the Beit Avi Chai exhibition, Jerusalem.

No time to dance – a celebration of influential dancer Noa Eshkol

Fifty years after pausing her dance work for the Yom Kippur War, Noa Eshkol’s 100th birthday is marked with exhibits in Berlin and a performance in Tel Aviv, showcasing her enduring legacy.

 SCENE FROM ‘A Warrior & A Dreamer’ in celebration of Noa Eshkol.

Three artists, three questions: Spotted at Fresh Paint 2024

Every year, Fresh Paint initiates, curates, and exhibits new art projects, presented to the public for the first time at the fair.

 HANNA ELAN YONES.

'Reality without filters': New A-Genre festival takes to the stage

“We are offering a somber alternative,” Shalev told The Jerusalem Post, “a prism to think through.”

 CARMEL BEN-ASHER in ‘The Committee to Investigate the Collective Subconscious of Zion Residents.’

The unique and fascinating history of Jerusalem's Ticho House - explainer

Ticho House is celebrating 40 years as a contemporary art annex of the Israel Museum.

 Jerusalem’s Ticho House

Dancing through the ‘Hurricane’ in the wake of October 7

'I deeply believe that dance is healing for the soul, something we certainly all need these days', Eisdorfer says.

 Dorothy Eisdorfer and the young dancers in her ‘Hurricane’ project.

History artfully revisited at the Mamuta Art and Research Center

A new exhibition at the Mamuta Art and Research Center dips into our view of the past.

AVRAHAM EILAT'S ‘Run’ short film references the forest as a place of tragedy but also resistance and survival.

From ‘Spirit of Stone’ to ‘Forsaken Zone’: Is there a Jerusalem School of Art?

What does it means to be living in Jerusalem? What does it mean to be born here?

 The new entrance to the Tower of David Jerusalem.

Culture at war: The events that will give you hope in the summer

Cultural recommendations: "Meter on Meter" poetry fest, Ashdod dance fest, "An act in six stories" podcast, "Someone to run with" exhibition, Tikotin Museum cluster.


Israel's art roundup: Celebrating a golden Jubilee of Jerusalem Prints

Art Roundup is a monthly glance at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across the country.

 ARIK KILEMNIK at the Jerusalem Print Workshops.