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2021 Closing Exhibitions
Emoglyphs: Picture-Writing from Hieroglyphs to the Emoji Seated in Seclusion: Bratslav Hasidim and Contemporary Design The metamorphosis of picture-writing from antiquity to modern times. Photographs of chairs used by Bratslav Hasidim for self-seclusion Davidson Temporary Exhibition Gallery, Samuel and Saidye Bronfman in the forest displayed alongside chairs by contemporary designers. Archaeology Wing, L on map | Catalogue | Until 19.6 Robert and Rena (Fisch) Lewin Gallery, D on map | Catalogue
Bodyscapes Works from prehistory to contemporary art in a variety of Raida Adon: Strangeness The actress-artist addresses the yearning media examine the relationship between nature and culture through for a home as she shifts between her personal and collective the prism of the body. Nathan Cummings Building for Modern and Palestinian/Israeli identities. Robert and Rena (Fisch) Lewin Gallery, Contemporary Art, D on map | Catalogue | Until 10.7 D on map | Catalogue
Tamara Rikman: Mostly Pink Abstract works done with unconventional Salt of the Earth: Farmers and Fishermen in 19th-Century Holland materials by Israeli artist Tamara Rikman. Hagit Gallery, E on map | Highlighting works by Jozef Israëls, Max Liebermann, and Lesser Booklet | Until 31.7 Ury. Della and Fred S. Worms OBE Gallery, E on map | Booklet
Nimba: Baga Art and the Great Mother The rich art of the Baga people Avner Katz: “I Have Already Been” Self portraits featuring text and image in of Guinea in West Africa. Faith-dorian and Martin Wright Gallery of varying degrees; at the heart of the exhibition is a series of daily portraits African Art, E on map | Leaflet
created by Katz as he neared his 80th birthday, enriching our understanding 1001 Characters: From the Studio of Ya’acov Kaufman Minimalist of a writer who painted pictures and a painter who wrote metaphors. figures created from simple materials by artist-designer Ya’acov Israeli Art Collection Galleries, E on the map | Catalogue forthcoming Kaufman. Illustration Library, Ruth Youth Wing for Art Education, M The Bureaucrat: Painting by Matan Ben Cnaan, Reading by David on map | Leaflet Grossman A special encounter between a monumental painting by Illustration – That's the Whole Story! Original works by the winners artist Matan Ben Cnaan depicting a dramatic and enigmatic moment of the Israel Museum's Ben-Yitzhak Award for the Illustration of a and an interpretive text written by David Grossman. Special Display Children's Book for 2020. Illustration Library, Ruth Youth Wing for Gallery, C on the map | Leaflet Art Education, M on map | Booklet [S]elections A selection of works from the Museum's Israeli art collection, Double Dolls: An Exhibition Inspired by Hayim Nahman Bialik’s most of which share the theme of the Israeli landscape. The works – by Poem Pairs of dolls in many forms: big, little, illustrated, toys, artists such as Ori Reisman, Liliane Klapisch, Michael Gross, Avidgdor and ritual figurines. Ruth Youth Wing for Art Education, M on map Arikha, Moshe Kuperman, and Eli Shamir – range from emotional Tues 4–7 pm, Wed – Thurs 1–5 pm expressiveness to solemn minimalism. Spertus Gallery, C on map 444
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Special Displays Gallery Talks with Curators* Tues 7 pm | 1.6 Tamara Rikman: Mostly Pink; 8.6 Glass Gallery; Hoard of Coins and an Earring A gold hoard from Caesarea, pre- 22.6 Bodyscapes; 29.6 Double Dolls dating the Crusader invasion of 1101. Permanent Collection Galleries, Wed 12 noon | 2.6 Bodyscapes; 9.6 Avner Katz: “I Have Already Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Archaeology Wing, L on map Been”; 16.6 Raida Adon: Strangeness; 30.6 Seated in Seclusion Hoard of Candle Molds and Vessels from the Early Islamic Period Guided Tours in Exhibitions* These clay vessels were uncovered in Tiberias and offer a glimpse English and Hebrew | Details on the website into an ancient production process. Permanent Collection Galleries, Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Archaeology Wing, L on map *No additional charge / Meet at the Upper Level Information Desk
Symbols of Hope: Decorative Objects from Israel’s Early Decades For the Whole Family These objects display the style and taste of Israeli consumers and Illustration Library | Tues 4–7 pm | Wed, Thurs 1–5 pm designers in the burgeoning state, reflecting the spirit of renewal. Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life, Big Art for Little Artists A journey beginning with a story, continuing with artworks, and F on map ending with a creative activity, led by artist Michal Kerer A Box of Her Own Jewelry boxes which became personal treasure Mon | Ages 4–9 | In the Illustration Library | Tickets on the chests from Jewish communities around the world (16th – 20th website | If signed up for the series, register at [email protected] century). Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art Story Time in English and Life, F on map Thurs | 5 pm | Ages 3–8 | No additional charge 3.6 Story and Play Time with Shelly Wolf
Films in the Shrine of the Book Recycling Workshop Tues 4–9 pm | Wed, Thurs 10 am – 5 pm | Free of charge | Hebrew Tues 4, 5, 6 pm | IS 20 | Register in advance on the Museum's website Temple of Man Dramatic film about the Qumran sect Every hour | 25 mins Teddy’s Code Animated Film The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls Interactive and challenging activity kit for the whole family; may Every hour | 22 mins be purchased at the front desk | NIS 80 | Members NIS 72 (in addition to cost of admission) | In accordance with Ministry of Study Room for Prints, Drawings, and Photographs; The Arturo Health guidelines | Hebrew Schwarz Dada and Surrealist Library; The Norman Bier Section for Maps of the Holy Land Summer Camps By appointment only at 02-670-8853, 02-670-8065 A summer of art and creativity in a range of techniques, inspired by Photographs Study Room: 02-670-8843 the Museum’s exhibitions. Register now! | Details on the website
Museum Library Weekly Torah Portion…and More Tues 4–8 pm | Wed, Thurs 10 am – 4 pm Prof. Avigdor Shinan in an online weekly discussion with a 02-670-8084, 02-670-8886 | Email: [email protected] Museum curator, in participation with Beit Avi Chai | Details on the Museum admission ticket must be purchased in order to access Museum’s website | Hebrew the library. ZOOM IN on the Israel Museum Birthday, Bat Mitzvah, anniversary? We will create offer an event- themed encounter, adapted to your group’s needs. 1 hr (approx.)
Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, 27 Sultan Suleiman St., Jerusalem Ticho House, 10 HaRav Agan St., Jerusalem Wed, Thurs, Sat 10 am – 3 pm | 02-628-2251 | [email protected] Wed, Thurs, 12 noon – 8 pm, Fri 10 am – 2 pm | 02-645-3746 A Glimpse of Paradise: 100 Years of Jerusalem Armenian Ceramics Inbal Hoffman: Mundane Heights Artist Inbal Hoffman presents A wide-ranging exhibition in the Mandate-Period building, displaying sculptural works made from domestic materials, inviting viewers to vibrant Armenian ceramics and revealing the secrets of this uniquely find the beauty hidden in garbage bags, cleaning sponges, and more. Jerusalemite artistic school. In cooperation with Yad Ben Zvi, the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, and East Jerusalem Development Ltd.