Famous jewish artists
Influential Israeli painter and satirist Yair Garbuz dies at 80
Garbuz showed his work at dozens of exhibitions in Israel and all over the world, and also headed the Midrasha Faculty of Arts at Beit Berl College.
Isaiah Zagar, renowned Jewish mosaic artist who created Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, dies at 86
Spielberg wins Grammy for John Williams documentary, becomes ninth Jew to earn 'EGOT' status
Music on the double: Liturgical singer Lior Elmaleh offers a sonic bridge for all
Spotted in a Nazi’s daughter’s real estate ad: A painting looted from a famed Jewish art dealer
A painting by Giuseppe Ghislandi, looted by Nazis 85 years ago, was spotted in Argentina but vanished after being listed in a real estate ad. Interpol is now involved in the search.
Alon Olearchik, Assaf Amdursky remove signatures from artists’ petition against Gaza war
KKL had canceled Olearchik’s appearance over the petition’s claims that the IDF was targeting children.
Artist and physician Mark Podwal dies at 79
Mark Podwal, artist and physician, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues, and opinion pages, will be remembered by his many admirers.
National library of Israel adds the iconic David Moss Haggadah to its collection
The drawings were described as a “stunning reflection of Jewish history and noting the pleasure it brings with every single page.”
Historic and rare artwork by Moi Ver showcased at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art - opinion
Moving between photography, painting, and typography, Ver exhibits his captivating take on modern design, laced with a strong Jewish identity and the historical times through which he lived.
Maurice El Medioni, Algerian Jewish pianist revered among Jews and Muslims, dies at 95
Maurice El Medioni, an Algerian Jewish pianist, created a lasting musical legacy blending eastern and western influences over a career spanning more than 70 years.
Jewish performer Barbra Streisand bestowed with Screen Actor's Guild lifetime award
This is the first SAG award for an EGOT winner - having won Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, and an honorary Tony award.
Here’s what Jewish New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast’s dreams are made of
A pioneer of graphic storytelling, Chast reflects on what inspires her and what the genre brings to the art world.
A Jewish museum exhibit features the Palestinian flag. Some visitors wonder if it belongs.
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco features a Palestinian flag on display, leading visitors to wonder why.
Israeli architect collaborates with French design empire to create a crystal mezuzah
Israeli architecture and interior design aficionado Irma Orenstein collaborated with a luxury French glassware company to create a new, bespoke mezuzah.
