Jerusalem Biennale Returns for Sixth Edition Amid Ongoing War
The Jerusalem Biennale opens its sixth edition on March 10, 2024, after a postponement due to the October 7 Hamas attack and subsequent military operation. Founded in 2013 by artistic director Rami Ozeri, the biennale runs for seven weeks across Jerusalem, involving 5 museums, 10 galleries, 33 exhibitions, and over 200 artists. The theme "Iron Flock" (Hebrew: Tzon Barzel), chosen before the war, is a feminist metaphor for collective strength. Despite international boycotts of Israeli art, Ozeri emphasizes the need for dialogue and cultural exchange. The biennale closes on April 29, 2024.
Key facts
- Jerusalem Biennale sixth edition runs March 10 to April 29, 2024
- Originally scheduled for November 17, 2023, postponed due to October 7 Hamas attack
- Involves 5 museums, 10 galleries, 33 exhibitions, over 200 artists
- Theme: 'Iron Flock' (Tzon Barzel), a feminist metaphor from artist Mordechai Ardon
- Founded in 2013 by Rami Ozeri
- First edition in 2013 had 6 exhibitions and 60 artists
- Marina Abramović participated in the 2019 edition
- Biennale aims to promote dialogue between cultures amid ongoing conflict
Entities
Artists
- Rami Ozeri
- Marina Abramović
- Mordechai Ardon
- Hadas Glazer
- Udi Urman
- Ermanno Tedeschi
- Vera Pilpoul
Institutions
- Jerusalem Biennale
- Artribune
- Museo Eretz Israel
- Kyiv Biennale
- Heller Museum
- Laurie M. Tisch Gallery
- Jewish Museum of Casale Monferrato
- Umberto Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art
- AMIA Art Space
Locations
- Jerusalem
- Israel
- Tel Aviv
- Venice
- New York
- United States
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Casale Monferrato
- Italy
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Europe