Joy Bernard

Joy Bernard is a journalist, art critic and multidisciplinary artist creating in writing, movement, performance and video. Her works and performances grapple with themes such as femininity, identity and the philosophy of language, and have been exhibited in important art galleries and institutions. As a journalist, Joy directed the news desk at the English edition of Israeli daily Haaretz , and worked as an editor and culture correspondent at the Post . Currently an independent reporter, her writing in English and in Hebrew about visual arts, dance and welfare issues has been published by Haaretz , The Jerusalem Post , Flash Art , Collectors Agenda , TimeOut, Times of Israel, Portfolio Magazine and many others. Joy is based in Tel Aviv, where she is pursuing a BA in Art History and studying dance. For further reading and contact: www.joybernard.com
A PICTURE OF Shani Nicole Louk, who was missing following the Supernova massacre on October 7, is displayed during a demonstration last month by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza after they were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas. Louk’s death was later confirmed by I

Hamas war on Israeli women: World silent on Oct. 7 mass sexual assault

SOCIAL WELFARE AFFAIRS: While Israel gathers evidence of Hamas's mass sexual assault of women on October 7, the world remains silent.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023
A screenshot from a video created by Women United for Humanity, starring digital content creator and actress Renny Grinshpan.

These Israeli women are mobilizing for the hostages worldwide

Amsterdam-based choreographer Danielle Gallia-Kind and Tel Aviv artist Irit Sternberg have been acting to raise global awareness.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023
AN HOURGLASS stationed in front of Germany’s Reichstag as part of a global campaign by the Roman family meant to raise awareness of the situation of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Families of Hamas's hostages embark on global campaigns

HOSTAGE AFFAIRS: Families of people held hostage by Hamas in Gaza speak to local and foreign press and diplomats to apply pressure.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Hamas made them flee their homes, but Israeli evacuees vow to return

ISRAEL AT WAR: A month into the war with Hamas, residents of Israel's southern communities pledge to return.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023
THE WINDOW of Noa Globerman’s apartment in Kibbutz Nir Am.

Israel’s art community responds to global artistic backlash over war

Eidelman shares that numerous people residing overseas reached out to his publication to thank them for publishing the letter.

OCTOBER 25, 2023
A PAINTING in the art journal ‘Erev Rav’ by Zoya Cherkassky, titled ‘October 7, 2023.’

Yom Kippur veterans beseech: ‘Treat this whole country for trauma’

Those who fought in Israel’s most devastating war and suffered severe trauma ask authorities not to wait before they treat soldiers and civilians alike for psychological damage.

OCTOBER 14, 2023
RAMI GERSHON as a soldier (right) and today.

Be’eri massacre survivor: ‘This was a pogrom, they butchered my community’

Sofie Berzon MacKie, artist, curator and mother of three, begged for help on Facebook in real time as terrorists seized and assaulted her Gaza-border community. Now she calls for retribution

OCTOBER 11, 2023
View of a demolished police station in Sderot where a number of Hamas terrorists were holed up. Hamas terrorists stormed the border fence between Gaza and southern Israel on October 7, killing over 1000 Israelis and taking hundreds captive.

Jerusalem dance festival From Jaffa to Agripas comes back with a twist

"Through this work, we wanted to ask: How can it be that two individuals who grew up, were raised and currently reside in the same city still live in totally different worlds?”

DECEMBER 31, 2022
'Ofrenda,' a new video dance by Mexican choreographer Claudia Lavista, featuring dancer Julia Mezhetskaya.

Tmuna Festival: Reflecting on the past and future

The Tmuna Festival takes place from December 6-12, 8 Soncino Street, Tel Aviv. Learn all about the event:

DECEMBER 1, 2022
DANIELLE AND Doron Gallia-Kind will premiere two new creations on the stages of Tel Aviv’s Tmuna theater as part of the annual Tmuna Festival, next week.

Stories of longing and displacement in Petah Tikva

Among six exhibitions seeking to explore the notion of storytelling, these are the most poignant tales.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022
USING AN expressive language, Abu Shakra delves into the topic of the self.

Israel’s international photography festival launches 9th edition

The most resonant projects at the festival, which is home to works by emerging and acclaimed photographers, explore the tension of the individual in communities beset by turmoil.

NOVEMBER 18, 2021
ITALIAN PHOTOGRAPHER Silvia Alessi created portraits of people whose bodies were irrevocably hurt and overcame this challenge.

Delivering the truth in dance

Dancer Ori Lenkinski focuses on an unlikely subject matter at the Akko Festival

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021
A LARGELY UNDISCUSSED organ, the placenta, is a central character in Ori Lenkinski’s show.

'Mother Opium’ traces the root of addiction’s pain

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
THREE YEARS of research are reflected in the exhibition ‘Mother Opium.’