In this presentation with Israeli artist and educator Shirel Horovitz, we will explore Israeli art from the early 20th century to the present, touching on key themes and seeing the way they highlight and challenge the Israeli narrative. A variety of examples of Israeli art will be shared and discussed.
Questions of identity, religion, gender and politics will be addressed, while emphasizing shifting narratives, and laying the groundwork to understanding the diversity of the contemporary Israeli art scene. Whether you are new to art or an experienced art lover, this is a fascinating way to take a fresh look at the Israeli narrative and an in depth exploration of the Israeli art world. 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Shirel Horovitz is a multidisciplinary artist, living and working in Tel Aviv. Her installations and performances revolve around the dynamics between the human body and the city surrounding it. Alongside her art practice Shirel is  highly regarded as a leader of art tours, lecturer and art consultant. She has worked with a variety of organizations, including the JCCA, The Cultivist, Context Travels, Classrooms Without Borders, the Orange County Jewish Community Scholar Program, and more.

Horovitz earned her BFA from Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, and her MA from the Multidisciplinary Art program at Tel Aviv University. She has exhibited in major galleries and museums in Israel and the US, is the recipient of the Rabinovich Foundation Prize 2018 and is currently working on a new sound installation to be exhibited in Ramat Gan Museum in 2021. 

Drawing from multiple fields of knowledge, Shirel weaves into each experience aspects of social issues, politics, economy, religion and more, to create a unique understanding of the local art scene and a nuanced image of the Israeli reality. Her passion and love of all that is Art, Tel Aviv and Israeli history are nothing less than contagious.

To learn more about Shirel Horovitz, visit her website: shirelhorovitz.com

Registration is required below. 

Israeli Art as a Window to History and Collective Memory is a FREE event, and voluntary donations are welcome from those able to support the speaker and our small congregation. Thank you!

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