5 Jewish Art Pieces You Might See at the Tokyo International Art Fair
The Tokyo International Art Fair (TIAF), now in its 6th edition is set at the Belle Salle exhibition hall in the middle of Roppongi, a highly popular art scene of Tokyo. TIAF 2021 will be held on Friday 8th of October and Saturday 9th of October 2021, and will be a festival for international exchange […]
Jewish Israeli Art Gallery
At one time, Tel Aviv was the center of the modern Israeli art scene but that’s changed in recent years as Jerusalem has become the home for a great many of Israel’s finest artists. Art representing Judaism, Israel and other motifs can be found at multiple Jewish Israeli Art Gallery sites located throughout Jerusalem. Jerusalem […]
NFT Art and Israeli Art Galleries in Jerusalem
A Fire in the Gallery Years ago there was a visual artist who drew many portraits of women, with detailed renditions of hairstyles. His work was pencil and coal, sometimes ink, on paper. One fateful day, there was a fire in his studio and all his work burned to ashes. Crushed, he sat and cried […]
NFT Art and Israeli Art Galleries in Jerusalem
Digital Art Some years ago, an Israeli artist was involved in a road accident in which she suffered a whiplash injury. The injury prevented her from working with oils on canvas. A computer professional told her about 3D software programs and image manipulation programs. The new digital medium was clean and she could save the […]
Jewish Israeli NFT Art and Auction Houses
Many are shaking their heads and asking who needs it and what it’s for but non-fungible tokens are gaining in popularity and according to experts, here to stay, for the long run. Like a snowball rolling downhill but at warp speed, this blockchain technology with a twist is moving forward at warp speed. Jewish Israeli […]
Popular Israeli NFT Artists
The Yiddish phrase “Luft Gesheft” literally translates to “air business.” It refers to a business that is based on “hot air” without any solid or tangible foundation. That said, in the age of cryptocurrency, virtual reality, online services that have replaced or augmented face to face meetings with professionals or other attendees, online buying that […]
Famous Jewish Art in Israel
In recent decades, the mention of famous Jewish artists in Israel brings up names like Menashe Kadishman, who, after his humble beginnings and work as a shepherd, began to paint and sculpt his version of sheep in all poses, on all things. Yaacov Agam, whose creations can also be found on water fountains and buildings, […]
5 Important Jewish Icons You Likely Will Find in Jewish Art Pieces
Iconography can be defined as the use of images and symbols to depict a subject, movement or idea. They have been used by artists for centuries to give viewers an immediate understanding. Examples of iconographies include washroom signs that indicate gender, the power button on mobile devices, as well as directional arrows. Understanding and interpreting […]
Jewish Israeli Contemporary Art for Sale
Art is defined in very many ways and divided into many areas, such as folk art, contemporary art, modern art, classic art, to name a few. Especially with Jewish paintings, different techniques that developed over time, with access to more materials and learning from different cultures, sometimes give name to the pieces. Fresco, tempera, pastels, […]
5 Common Symbols in Jewish Art
With nearly 4000 years of history and over 15 million followers, Judaism is a rich culture filled with many symbols and iconography. Many of these motifs are widely featured in Jewish art, both contemporary and ancient. That’s because symbols often add depth to art and help convey hidden me5nings in meaningful ways. In this blog […]