Keith Haring, a worldwide famous American artist, whose works initially remind prehistoric art. His paintings with schematic depictions of human figures and animals constitutes rows of repetitive patterns. Inspired by Egyptian hieroglyphic, the painter explained his attitude toward the sign and symbol: “I am intrigued…
Please see further details of “Negba” by Itzu Rimmer Negba is a kibbutz in southern Israel. Interestingly, its name means "southward" in Biblical Hebrew. G-d commanded Abraham to travel towards the north, south, east and west, that is how this word determined the location. In…
Please view details of “Two Chassids” by Mane-Katz The traditional realistic portrait of two men fascinates with the conveyed accuracy of characters. Emmanuel Mané-Katz illuminates the faces, creating the light aura around the head of the right chassid. Subdued colors and the composition resemble paintings of the Renaissance.…
Please view details of “Two Goats” by Menashe Kadishman Although widely recognized as a sculptor, Menashe Kadishman is famous for hundreds of portraits of sheep each one different from another. However, in this blog I would like to write about the painting with two goats. “Two Goats” A…
Please find details of “Two Figures” by Moshe Tamir Moshe Tamir (Tulchinsky) (1924-2004) was born in Odessa, he moved to Israel with the family when he was 3 years old. The artist received international education, started from Bezalel in Jerusalem, then continued at the Academy…