What it is about
The “Loving Art, Making Art” festival in Tel Aviv is celebrating its 20th annual edition. The event, set to open at Abu Kabir’s Park Hahorshot, features an exhibition called Mixed Feelings curated by Tali Kayam and Hagar Raban. The exhibit will showcase new works by 35 talented artists, including prominent figures like Sigalit Landau and Chana Anushik Manhaimer.
Why it matters
Even amidst the ongoing war and the difficult situation with hostages, Tel Aviv continues to be a beacon for art and creativity. This festival underlines the resilience and optimism of the Israeli people, and how art can bring people together even during hard times.
What there will be
Starting Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., a variety of events will take place over the weekend. Highlights include:
Friday Events
A celebration of silk screen prints, zine publications, and poster design will be held at Rhizomatic events at Florentin’s Hamehoga Culture Center. Renowned artist Eyal Eizenberg will host a free Tai Chi class at Beit Benyamini’s rooftop, part of Joy Bernard’s solo exhibition “This is Where I Leave You,” curated by Hadassa Cohen at the Alfred Gallery.
Saturday Activities
Guided art tours in Hebrew will navigate through public monuments across the city, conducted by Talking Art guides. Mixed Feelings will continue to open new perspectives on art making in times of conflict.
Details and Contact Information
The festival officially concludes on Saturday, September 14th. Those interested can register for Friday workshops, like the silk screen shirt printing at 10 a.m., by calling 073-384-4160. The Tai Chi rooftop class will take place at noon on the roof of Beit Benyamini, 17 Ha’amal St.
Learn more about various events and register for activities by visiting the official event page. More information on Talking Art tours can be found at their website.
A Message from Mayor Ron Huldai
“Despite the ongoing war and the captivity of innocent hostages, Tel Aviv remains an open and dynamic space for artistic expression. In times of hardship, art serves as a crucial source of hope and unity among people,” Mayor Ron Huldai poignantly stated.
This story was first published on jpost.com.