Art

Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker's tragedy about honor killings wins top prizes at Monte-Carlo

It was produced both as a four-part television series for Makan, Israel’s Arabic-language public television channel, and as a feature-length work for theatrical and festival release.

THE CAST and crew of ‘Fadia’ win the Best Film Award during the 65th Monte-Carlo Television Festival in June.
Ishai Elisha.

Huvy Elisha and the enduring power of Biblical Art in Jerusalem

Actor Gabi Lev: Fresh take.

'Shards of Laughter': Giving people permission to laugh through painful topics

CAROLINA LEHAN.

Three artists, three questions: Freshpaint 2026 - interview


Int'l dance company arrives in Israel, proving Hora can be a state of mind

Igal Perry and New York’s Peridance Contemporary Dance Company arrive in Israel with a program spanning styles – and one deeply personal hora.

PERIDANCE OPERATES as a platform for multiple artistic languages.

A play called ‘The Zionists’ turns the post-Oct. 7 discourse into a dysfunctional family drama 

The new play is set to run through July 3 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and follows a family on vacation as they navigate their conflicting views on Israel in the post-Oct. 7 world.

In “The Zionists, A Family Storm,” a Jewish clan’s vacation is torn apart by tensions over Israel and Palestine.

Israeli artist, pioneer of kinetic art Yaacov Agam dies at 98

The Israeli artist was celebrated around the world for vivid works that engage and delight viewers.

Israeli sculptor Yaacov Agam seen at the Agam Museum in Rishon LeZion, January 11, 2026.

David Nipo at Rothschild Fine Art: The anatomy of a gaze

Exhibit combines hyper-realistic still lifes, Adina Nipo poetry.

‘APPLE OF MY EYE’ from David and Adina Nipo’s joint show at Rothschild Fine Art.

Five Lessons from a TAU Liberal Arts Alumna

“Both TAU and Tel Aviv encourage you to be direct in your communication, be outgoing, take initiative, find your own path, and go after it.”

Unearth World War II art history through people's eye

The true artistic and historical depth of renaissance of evil.

“Renaissance of Evil masterfully blends history, art, and fiction into an engaging and enlightening story.”

Jerusalem Theatre hosts Massenet’s Cinderella in a one-time opera event

A modern, adult take on ‘Cinderella’ as composed by Jules Massenet – a joint production of The Jerusalem Opera and The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.

Cinderella meets the prince – rehearsal of the Jerusalem premiere of ‘Cinderella,’ opera by Massenet.

A bold stroke: Broken Fingaz trades the wall for the canvas in new Tel Aviv show

The internationally famed artist collective Broken Fingaz trades global street murals for oil paintings in its first comprehensive solo presentation.

Tant (Broken Fingaz), ‘Silver Lake,’ 2026, oil on canvas.

Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Irvin Unger presents his new book on Arthur Szyk (see Monday).

John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism

“Who knows where antisemitism or any bigotry comes from. In playing the role, I just looked for the damage,” Lithgow said during a March appearance on a New Yorker podcast.

John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in "Giant." Mark Rosenblatt's play moved to Broadway after a successful run on London's West End.