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'Megillat Yerushalyim': Israeli artist Rachel Kainy is turning Jerusalem into a living scroll

Rachel Kainy documents the capital of Israel, with all its social and cultural shades and contrasts, creating the story of the city on paper scrolls – in a way, a megillah of Jerusalem.

Rachel Kainy, Road Sketch, workshop during Manofim Festival 2026.
TALI NAVON.

Three artists, three questions: Creating an alternative reality

Leo Ray in his south Tel Aviv studio.

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

The Manofim program includes a plethora of live entertainment.

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


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.

‘Monkeys in the Mist’: An interview with award-winning Israeli artist Eti Jacobi Lelior

In an exclusive interview, Eti Jacobi Lelior discusses her view on the nature of painting and her individual approach to the process.

 Eti Jacobi Lelior

Art fair with works by wounded IDF soldiers, Oct. 7 survivors opens Wednesday

The Creating Hope Art Fair will display its works as part of the artists’ rehabilitation journeys, with each piece telling a deeply personal story, shaped by the devastating events of October 7.

 A WORK by Yaakov Krechin

Top 10 reasons to leave the house: December 8-16

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

 VERTIGO DANCE COMPANY presents ‘Kuma.’

Colours of Hope: Israel's anonymous graffiti artist Alef's new exhibit

Alef, who prefers to remain anonymous, spoke to the Magazine about the meaning of his art and on creating in a time of pain.

 Artwork by anonymous Israeli graffiti artist Alef.

'Beyond the Light': A testament to art’s power to heal

In his new exhibition, Hristo Mavrev transforms whispers of fear into declarations of freedom.

 HRISTO MAVREV: My paintings are a way to reclaim that lost brightness.

Three artists, three questions: Art in south Tel Aviv and Jaffa

Art lovers have followed their paths, going from gallery to gallery like pilgrims, especially at the beginning of the Israeli weekend on Thursday night.

 AYELET AMRANI NAVON

Woodturning exhibition at Moshav Timorim unites Israeli artisans

This year's exhibition offered a welcome respite from the war, momentarily suspending feelings of loss and destruction and making space for a spirit of creation, community, and compassion.

 ELISHA RUBINOFF’S ‘The Key of Time.’ A teacher and an artist shapes wood into intricate masterpieces.

Yerushayma: An art exhibit showing a Tel Avivian look at Jerusalem

The show title translates as “To Jerusalem,” which goes a long way toward explaining the creator’s personal and artistic intent.

 A neon-looking hamsa shines out in the dark.