Art
Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach
Although UKLFI warned the venue directors that canceling the event could also constitute unlawful discrimination, directors Marion Zoelle and Uroš Dežutelj rejected the accusations.
German artist Barbara Hines unveils first solo exhibit in Israel after discovering Jewish roots
Jerusalem highlights: October 9 – October 15
Grassroots literary movement turns October 7 grief into books with new 'Bound in Memory' exhibition
Reflecting on three years of arts coverage since October 7: Balancing culture, tragedy - comment
Over the past three years, as an arts and culture writer, I have tried my best to cope with the events of October 7 by striking a balance between arts chronicling those killed in the war.
'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91
Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.
Gilat Foundation uses theater to bring moments of childhood back to hospitalized Israeli children
The foundation brings interactive therapeutic performances to pediatric hospitals across Israel. Led by trained actor-therapists, the programs are tailored to children’s physical and emotional needs.
ANU adds three new artworks to 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre
The new works, created by graduates of the University of Haifa’s School of Design, examine how the events have shaped Israeli society and its visual language.
Where life happens: New exhibit showcases everyday moments when something goes wrong
Ben Cnaan made his name with large, meticulously staged scenes, many of them biblical stories recast with present-day Israelis.
Jerusalem Biennale turns trauma and pain into art, healing, and hope
The Jerusalem Biennale showcases 42 exhibitions exploring trauma, memory, spirituality, healing, and the search for hope.
What Remains Awake: Artist Sarah Svetlana's searching, luminous homecoming to Jaffa
In the stone-vaulted rooms of Mika Contemporary Art Gallery in Jaffa, artist Sarah Svetlana’s paintings arrive with the force of family history, mourning, and a newly urgent question of belonging.
Spanish director Alberto Sciamma brings his allegorical film, ‘Cielo,’ to Haifa Film Festival
While the landscapes of Bolivia are spectacular, the film shows how harsh life can be there.
My Word: The art of resilience - opinion
This is the seventh Jerusalem Biennale since it was founded in 2013, and like its predecessors, it's dedicated to a theme, but individual artists have been literally creative in their interpretations
ADL report finds systemic exclusion of Jewish, Israeli artists across US cultural institutions
Over 80% of respondents somewhat or strongly agreed that excluding Jews or their work from cultural spaces contributes to anti-Jewish hate, while 72% said the same about excluding Israelis.