Jerusalem's Contemporary Art Scene: A Report from the Ancient City
Jerusalem is undergoing a cultural renaissance, albeit not as dynamic as that of Tel Aviv. Beverly Barkat, an architect-turned-artist, who made her mark at the 2017 Venice Biennale with 'Evocative Surfaces,' is set to unveil 'After the Tribes' at Rome's Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi this fall, drawing on themes of Jewish history and diversity. Utilizing natural materials sourced from the Negev Desert, Dead Sea, and Mediterranean shores, Barkat's work reflects her environment. Additionally, the Terra Sancta Museum, which opened in 2016, expanded its archaeological collections in June with a new wing featuring 'The House of Herods,' showcasing over 300 artifacts and a multimedia presentation. The Al Ma'mal Foundation, established in 1998, marks its 20th anniversary with 'Al Ma'mal 20 Years On,' highlighting architectural restoration. Recent exhibitions include 'Stone Stills' and '100 Years.'
Key facts
- Beverly Barkat's 'Evocative Surfaces' acquired by Palazzo Grimani permanent collection.
- Barkat's new installation 'After the Tribes' opens autumn at Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi in Rome.
- Terra Sancta Museum opened in 2016 on Via Dolorosa.
- New wing at Terra Sancta Museum opened June 2018 with 'The House of Herods' exhibition.
- Over 300 artifacts from Herod's era to 6th century in the exhibition.
- Al Ma'mal Foundation founded in 1998 in a former tile factory.
- Al Ma'mal celebrates 20 years with exhibition on factory renovation.
- Al Ma'mal shows include 'Stone Stills' by Johny Andonia and '100 Years' by Jack Persekian.
Entities
Artists
- Beverly Barkat
- Johny Andonia
- Jack Persekian
Institutions
- Palazzo Grimani
- Museo Boncompagni Ludovisi
- Terra Sancta Museum
- Studium Biblicum Franciscanum
- Al Ma'mal Foundation
- Artribune
Locations
- Jerusalem
- Israel
- Tel Aviv
- Venice
- Italy
- Rome
- Negev Desert
- Dead Sea
- Mediterranean
- Via Dolorosa
- Christian Quarter
- Old City