Oded Hirsch's First New York Solo Exhibition Features Video Trilogy on Kibbutz Life at Thierry Goldberg

Oded Hirsch's inaugural solo exhibition in New York, titled 'Nothing New,' was held at Thierry Goldberg gallery from March 4 to April 15, 2012. The artist, originally from Israel, showcased a trilogy of documentary-style videos—'50 Blue,' 'Tochka,' and 'Nothing New'—that delve into the themes of communal labor and generational relationships within kibbutz culture. Drawing inspiration from Amos Oz's 'The Way of the Wind,' these videos depict staged physical challenges undertaken by volunteers from the community. A triangular screen displayed all three videos at once for an engaging experience. Additionally, the exhibition featured 'Habaita,' a fourth video, along with photographic stills. Hirsch's works have previously been exhibited in 'The Workers' at MASS MoCA and 'The Young Israelis' at Lesley Heller Workspace, highlighting the importance of collective effort.