Painting
Barbara 'Bracha' Hines: Painting her way from Florida to Jerusalem
On an auspicious date in 2025, Hines happily discovered two men: one who became her husband, and another whose paintings – like hers – incorporate the very material of the Land of Israel.
Where life happens: New exhibit showcases everyday moments when something goes wrong
Not sheepish: Israel Museum reveals a different side of Menashe Kadishman’s art
Three artists, three questions: Straight from the school
New art for a New Year: Jerusalem Artists House unveils a new set of exhibitions - review
Judging by the latest set, culture consumers can look forward to a year of quality showings across numerous styles, subgenres, and mindsets.
Thieves steal four Renoir paintings from museum on French Riviera in most recent European art heist
Art thieves in Europe are committing more violent robberies and specialist gangs have been replaced by ad hoc opportunists recruited through social media, pan-European police body Europol said.
‘Jerusalem of Gold’ exhibit brings five Israeli artists to the capital’s theater
Jerusalem of Gold, a group exhibition featuring five Israeli artists, is open now and will be on display at the Jerusalem Theatre’s Salon Gallery until the end of September.
Where code becomes material: Jing Dong’s art of human-machine encounter
Artist and software engineer Jing Dong explores AI, emotion and creativity through interactive art and SoulArts, an app that turns drawings, dreams and reflections into creative exploration.
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for dots and pumpkins, dies at 97
Kusama, who was candid about her mental health struggles, said New York gave her neuroses. Around 1977, a few years after returning to Japan, she voluntarily entered a mental hospital.
Jerusalem highlights: August 14-20
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Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration
The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged approximately two months ago when a five-year-old boy visiting the museum with his family pushed a pinecone toward the painting, causing a tear in the canvas.
Previously undiscovered ancient Egyptian tomb found at Theban necropolis on Nile's west bank
Inscriptions found within the tomb bear the name of its owner, “Paser,” as well as wall paintings depicted Paser worshipping the shrines of several deities.
Infinite painting, boundless experience: How Leo Ray finds joy in an increasingly dark world
For over 30 years, up to the pandemic, he taught art at Art School, Ein Vered, and BASIS School of Sculpture, Beit Yanai, where he also headed the painting program from 2006 to 2014.
Three artists, three questions: Freshpaint 2026 - interview
In an era of growing use of AI, including in art, I sought out artists who still work with their hands, paint, and sculpt, but manage to keep their art fresh.
