Olga Vanoncini on Tel Aviv's Art Scene and Her Practice

Olga Vanoncini, an Italian artist based in Tel Aviv since September 2014, discusses the city's vibrant art ecosystem in an interview with Artribune. She highlights key institutions such as the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Bezalel Academy, Shenkar College, Artport residencies, and international fund Artis. The local scene includes the Fresh Paint fair, private collections like SIP and Givon Art Forum, and independent centers CCA and Tel Aviv Artists' Studio. Vanoncini notes that Israel's art system is localized yet globally connected through mobility and exchange, contrasting with Europe's. Her practice has shifted toward process and experimentation, leading to projects like Crossing the Blue/Live. She also maintains ties with Italy as artist at large for The Blank Contemporary Art, co-curating The Blank TR – Transit Message with Claudia Santeroni, launching in 2016.