Art

Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fears

Multiple cultural institutions across Paris remained closed on Saturday as French authorities enacted preemptive security measures ahead of expected protests.

Visitors take pictures of the painting "Mona Lisa" (La Joconde) by Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre Museum on the day it reopened to the public for the first time since last Sunday's heist, while the Galerie d'Apollon where eight pieces of Napoleon and the Empress's jewelry collection displayed in th
The Mine Film 2026 – Lake of Void.

Beneath a German lake, above a Nazi bunker: Israeli artist explores buried memory - feature

YIGAL OZERI’S ‘Forgotten Motel,’ 30x30 inches, oil on canvas, 2026.

Tel Aviv's Zemack Gallery goes on an American Dream ‘Road Trip’ with artist Yigal Ozeri

ALLENBY STATION, Tel Aviv. The exhibition aims to bring culture directly into public spaces traversed by thousands of commuters every day.

Eretz Israel Museum to host 'MUZA on the Line' at Tel Aviv Light Rail's Allenby station


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.

Tant (Broken Fingaz), ‘Silver Lake,’ 2026, oil on canvas.

Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Irvin Unger presents his new book on Arthur Szyk (see Monday).

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.

John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in "Giant." Mark Rosenblatt's play moved to Broadway after a successful run on London's West End.

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.

Ronen Siman Tov, fourth-generation Jerusalemite.

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.

Acclaimed pianist Nitai Hershkovits (L) takes over the reins of the Jerusalem Jazz Festival from internationally renowned trumpeter Avishai Cohen (R).

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.

ARTIST GOTTFRIED HELNWEIN and the president of the Jewish Community of Vienna, Oskar Deutsch, present the painting ‘The Child Dreams’ in Vienna, Austria, on Tuesday.

'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.

Images from the 'We Shall Rise' installation at the Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv.

Jerusalem highlights: May 29-June 4

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

My Life with Arthur Szyk  (see Tuesday).

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.

Zohran Mamdani speaks at a rally (Illustrative).

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.

Huvy Elisha paintings (all oil on canvas): ‘Man with the Torah.’