Art
Congress removes deadline for Holocaust-looted art claims, opening door to more restitution
The controversial "sunset clause" of a 2016 law led watchdogs to believe that those owning looted works were purposefully obscuring them from public view until the deadline had passed.
Simon Betuel: Cosmetics producer by day, artist by night
Jerusalem highlights: April 10 – April 16
Between miracle and memory: The evolution of Miriam in art over the years
Idan Raichel to bring 'Fata Morgana' musical experience to Judean desert
The event will take place on April 30 and May 1, presented by toMix, and it is timed to coincide with full-moon nights.
Jaffa’s Japon serves Sushi built like art and respects those who understand
The Japon restaurant in Jaffa serves pani puri and precisely crafted sushi, while Fadi Yaish’s “S’90 Diner” blends Jordanian and New York cuisines into rich, distinctive dishes.
From service to songwriting: Nave Karni on music and meaning - interview
“A lot of people that I used to know knew me as an officer in the army, a very macho guy. So when I suddenly started to release songs, everyone was like ‘what the f*** is going on?’” he explained.
Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle
The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”
Francine Bork Strausberg: Living a perfectly imperfect life in Israel
While more elegant and ornate pottery may be found in other studios, Strausberg takes pride in creating unique yet practical pieces that people enjoy every day.
Not just walls: An exhibition on the home that remains in consciousness
A dual exhibition at P8 Gallery explores the concept of home through memory, nostalgia, and staged photography – between excess and loss, between light and darkness.
Jesus gets a makeover as Sistine Chapel artwork undergoes restoration
The Vatican announced that Michelangelo’s Last Judgment will undergo its first restoration in 30 years, while the Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.
Three artists, three questions: 3-D imagination - sculptures
I was curious about what new contemporary Israeli artists bring to the language of sculpture.
Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness
Blenden has begun selling her pieces at craft fairs and pop-up exhibitions showcasing the work of olim hadashim in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. She donates all proceeds to a charity fund in the US.
Reuven Milon: The photographer who captured Jerusalem’s soul, one ordinary moment at a time
From milkmen to movie houses, Reuven Milon captured Jerusalem as it lived and breathed; ordinary scenes turned lasting history.
