Zvi Malnovitzer is a worldwide famous artist. He was born to an ultra-Orthodox family and connected in the art two almost disjoint worlds, two identities, spiritual and material. His art has a unique energy and mood, each of his painting has a message that spectators can feel and internalize. Being inspired by Rembrandt van Rijn and Francisco de Goya, he created an interesting approach to the notion of light. The artist illuminates his artworks by the complex of light reflections on objects and in the background.
During religious studies in the childhood, the young artist used old bed sheets and scraps of wood to create his first works. In 1958, at the age of 13 the painter received a letter of recommendation from the sculptor Ellul Kussow. Lately, while studying in Ponevezh yeshiva, Zvi Malnovitzer attended art classes of Yehuda Wallerstein, Israeli artist and a neighbor. Gradually, Malnovitzer’s art started to be exhibited and recognized. In 1977, the painter participated in a group exhibition and presented a solo exhibition in Tel-Aviv.
After several years of traveling and studies, Zvi Malnovitzer sold his house and car in order to invest into his vocation. That was done under the blessing of his rabbi. These events were quickly followed by many exhibitions, including those held in Munich, Paris, New-York, Philadelphia, Vienna, Tokyo.
Eli Cohen and Zvi Malnovitzer
Kings gallery has a unique collection of paintings created by Zvi Malnovitzer, due to good and respectful relations between gallery owner Eli Cohen and the artist. Kings gallery highly appreciates the exceptional opportunity to work with this collection and approaches to it responsibly. We thank the artist for trust and exclusivity to manage his art, that he gave to Eli Cohen.
Gallery Owner
As well as being an art dealer and gallery owner, Eli Cohen is also an art consultant. Through his 30 years of experience, he currently helps to establish a clear understanding of his clients’ art needs and interests. Moreover, he has a very good eye for interior design. Especially, he knows what kind of artwork to choose to occupy a space properly.
Kings gallery
Kings Art Gallery is a leading fine art gallery established in Jerusalem in 1995. With over 20 years of experience, Kings Gallery strives to collect and sell the highest quality historic and contemporary International art. The gallery specializes in artists from the early period of the 1920’s. The gallery also has a large variety of original works and lithographs by leading contemporary Jewish, Israeli, and International artists. Furthermore, Kings Gallery features leading up-and-coming young artists who will be prominent names in the next few years. The gallery is on the forefront of the newest trends and movements in modern contemporary art.
