The exhibition An Israeli Object: A Matter of Time presents objects, installations, video pieces, and architectural models that represent identity in an attempt to pinpoint a local formal code – with all the similarities, differences, and controversies entailed. It does not purport to describe all the fields of visual art in Israel, but rather to touch upon its subject matter through a multi-disciplinary dialogue among artists, designers, and architects. The discussion will revolve around the discourse bout Israeli identity and the interrelations between that identity and the local visual creation.
- Main Image: Reut Ferster, Jerusalem of Gold (detail). 2002, postcard screen on metal, 250X200 (photo: Avraham Hay)
The production of the exhibition and catalogue have been made
possible through the generous support of:
The Jerusalem Foundation
The Ministry of Science, Culture and Sports – The Department of Plastic Arts
The Jerusalem Municipality, Department of Culture
Exhibition curator & catalogue editor: Sophia Dekel
The Artists’ House:
Exhibition concept: Alexander Okun
Committee members: Chairman – Alexander Okun, Malka Eyal,
Yemima Ergas, Haim Ben-Shitrit, Israel Rabinovitz, Reut Shahar, Asaf Romano
Director: Ruth Malul Zadka
Staff: Shosh Averbukh, Shulamith Efrat, Shari Aharon
Public Relations: Rivka Shraga
Catalogue design and production: Studio Shimon Schneider
Photographs: Avraham Hay (unless specified otherwise)
Editing of essays by Sophia Dekel: Daphna Raz
Translation of essays by Sophia Dekel: Daria Kassovsky
Editing of article by Alexander Okun: Yossefa Even-Shoshan
English Translation: Timna Seligman
Colour separations, plates and press: Art Plus Ltd., Jerusalem
On the cover: a selection of works from the exhibition
Measurements are given in centimeters, height x width x depth
Thanks to: Milo Refrigeration Ltd., Lehem Erez, Mona Bar and Food,
Keter Plastic, Ackerstein Ltd., Palgit Ltd., Modi Ltd., J. Jacobi, Y. Harel,
Saxon, Art Plus Ltd., Avraham Hay, Shimon Schneider