Modern Israeli Art
From fine arts and fashion to film and literature, contemporary Israeli art expresses the soul of Israel in all of its colorful diversity. Created by artists from every culture, religion, and political affiliation, Israeli art tells the multifaceted story of the Jewish people throughout history, serves as a mirror for modern Israeli society, and is a quintessential example of Israel’s innovative spirit.
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Up Close and Personal with A. B. Yehoshua
Published by the Dan David Prize committee, this clip (3:14) introduces one of Israel’s most beloved and internationally acclaimed writers: A. B. Yehoshua. Yehoshua has been hailed by the New York
Sigalit Landau: Bringing Salt Art from the Dead Sea Around the World
From the American PBS News Channel, this segment (03:09) highlights the uniquely Israeli art of Sigalit Landau, a sculptor, video creator and installation artist who draws her inspiration from the landscape
A Quilt Exhibition Brings the Story of the Kibbutz Movement to the World
Produced by Israel21see, this video (03:29) spotlights the Israel Quilter’s Association’s international exhibition, the story of the kibbutz movement to the world through a collection of 56 unique quilts created
Mayumana: Bringing Israeli Creativity to the International Stage
Produced by ISRAEL21see, this video (03:16) puts the spotlight on Mayumana, an internationally-acclaimed Israeli dance troupe that combines music, rhythm, dance, acting, singing, video art and humor in unique shows
10 Israeli Artists Making Their Mark on the World’s Canvas
This article from ISRAEL21c introduces ten Israeli artists adding their unique style and creativity to museums, public and private spaces around the world, including Yosef “Jojo” Ohayon, a sculptor, painter
Tel Aviv Museum of Art Attracts Art-Lovers From Around the World
Featuring tourists from all over the world, this video from ISRAEL21see (02:52) introduces the Amir Wing of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, opened in 2012, which doubled the size
Guy Gerber on DJ-ing in Ibiza
Israeli DJ/producer Guy Gerber talks Ibiza’s party scene in this clip (1:57). Consistently rated one of the best touring acts in dance music, Guy Gerber has played some legendary live
Borgore on Being “the Most Hated Man in EDM”
In this interview (6:11) for Radio.com, Tel Aviv-born DJ Asaf Borger, or Borgore, as he’s known to most, spills his thoughts on Amy Winehouse‘s passing, his infamous feud with female
Borgore in his L.A. Studio
Israeli DJ Borgore is known for his over-the-top, jaw-dropping lyrics, videos, and musical style, but in this interview (7:02), you’ll see a softer side. Born and raised in Tel Aviv
Becoming Infected Mushroom
Get to know Infected Mushroom – one of Israel’s most popular psytrance bands – in this in-depth interview (9:28) with the 2 Haifa-born artists who started it 23 years ago. Over the
Beauty and the Baker
This is the trailer (1:56) for the Israeli series ‘Beauty and the Baker‘ that tells the story of an impossible romance between a penniless baker and an international superstar. As the
Israeli Sitcom ‘Nevsu’ Wins Emmy Award
This i24NEWS interview (2:25) with ‘Nevsu‘ star Yossi Vasa and his wife Yarden touches on some of the real-life experiences informing the Emmy-winning series. The sitcom follows the lives of
‘Fauda’ Star Explains Inspiration Behind Hit Show
Co-creator and lead actor Lior Raz talks about his inspiration for the show ‘Fauda‘ in this interview (4:34) with Fox News. Based on the life experiences of Raz and other
‘Prisoners of War’ – the Precursor to ‘Homeland’
In this short clip (1:44), Gideon Raff discusses his award-winning Israeli televisions series ‘Prisoners of War.’ The format for the series was sold to various international broadcasters to be adapted for
Ayelet Gundar-Goshen’s Award-Winning Debut Novel
In this clip (6:53), Ayelet Gundar-Goshen speaks about her award-winning 2012 debut novel One Night, Markovitch. Gundar-Goshen is a relative newcomer on the Israeli literary scene, but her her work
Dror Mishani on His Early Literary Influences
Dror Mishani reflects on his early literary influences in this brief clip (1:21). Mishani is an up-and-coming Israeli crime writer and literary scholar whose award-winning novels have already won several
Q&A with Ofir Touché Gafla
In this casual interview (8:21) put out by “On the Map”, meet Ofir Touché Gafla: a highly talented Israeli author with a cult-like following both in Israel and abroad. His
‘When the World Became White’
This Times of Israel article by reporter Mitch Ginsburg celebrates Dalia Betolin-Sherman’s work and budding contribution to the Israeli literary scene. Born in Ethiopia in 1979, Betolin-Sherman crossed the Sudan by
Israeli Premiere of ‘Hostages’
In this clip (4:04), hit Israeli TV series ‘Hostages‘ co-creators Rotem Shamir and Omri Givon chat with The Israel Bureau at the show’s premiere. Bought on paper by CBS before
Behind the Scenes of CBS’s ‘Hostages’ Pilot
In this behind-the-scenes look (3:15) at the pilot of CBS’s ‘Hostages‘, hear from the show’s executive producers and lead actors about some of the controversial characters and plot lines they portrayed.
Ari Shavit’s best seller wrestles with Israel’s complexity
In this PBS NewsHour interview (7:46), prolific author and reporter Ari Shavit shares some of his complex views on the Israeli-Arab conflict. Shavit, the former senior correspondent at popular left-leaning news outlet
Worldwide Success of Israeli TV Series
Produced by ISRAEL21see, this video (03:36) explores why so many Israeli television series have been adopted by international producers, including interviews with industry leaders at the International TV Formats Conference in
Remembering Amos Oz
PBS NewsHour pays tribute to one of Israel’s most internationally acclaimed thinkers and writers in this clip (3:26). Born in Jerusalem to European, right-wing Zionist parents, Amos Oz forged his own
‘Sapiens’ by Yuval Noah Harari
This animated book summary (5:39) walks us through the New York Times bestseller by Israeli writer, historian, and professor Yuval Noah Harari. Recommended as a must-read by the likes of Bill
First Israeli Book to Win Man Booker Prize
Published by i24NEWS, this news clip (1:52) celebrates Israel’s first win, and winner, of the Man Booker International Prize in 2017. Israeli writer David Grossman and his English translator Jessica Cohen took
Aqua Creations: Lighting Up the World
Produced by ISRAEL21see, this video (03:35) introduces Aqua Creations, an Israeli lighting design company that has can be found in hotels and museums around the world. Created by Ayala Serfaty,
A Taste of Israeli Fashion
Produced by Israel21see, this video (04:51) introduces viewers to the Israeli fashion scene that is taking the world by storm through interviews with Israel’s veteran and up-and-coming designers and visits
Solomon Souza: Israel’s World Renowned Graffiti Artist
This video (02:46) from i24NEWS introduces Solomon Souza, the world renowned street artist best known for his graffiti portraits of contemporary and historical characters on the shutters of the Machane
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Astrix @ Munay Festival 2017
This clip (2:12) from legendary Israeli DJ Astrix’s live set at 2017’s Munay Festival gives a taste of his unique progressive psychedelic trance music. Born in the USSR and raised
‘Davay Davay’ by Skazi
Get a glimpse of Israeli DJ Skazi‘s signature style in this live performance of the song ‘Davay Davay‘ (3:23). The band’s unique punk rock-psytrance combo emerged from front man Asher
‘Bella Ciao’ Resistance Anthem Mash-Up by Skazi
This is DJ Skazi‘s modern mash up of ‘Bella Ciao’ (3:57) – an Italian folk song that has become an internationally-recognized anthem of freedom and resistance. Italian women working in the
Infected Mushroom at Tomorrowland 2018
Israeli psytrance duo-gone-band Infected Mushroom takes Tomorrowland in this snippit (4:20) from their live set there. Haifa-born Erez Eisen and Amit Duvdevani started making music together over 23 years ago and have
Borgore – Are You Sure Now?
The song ‘Are You Sure Now?’ (3:04) gives you a taste of the EDM (electronic dance music) stylings of Asaf Borger, aka Borgore, the Israeli DJ with, probably, the largest
Infected Mushroom @ T.I.P. Festival 2015
Israeli psychedelic trance duo Infected Mushroom performs live at 2015’s T.I.P. Festival in this clip (7:26). Listed twice in U.K.’s DJ Magazine as one of the world’s “10 Best DJs,” Infected Mushroom is one
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Israel State of the Art 2018
Produced by CultureBuzzIsrael, this video (02:31) presents clips of Israel’s most successful artists at home and abroad in the fields of film, music, visual arts, fashion, design, literature, dance, theatre,
Conan Interrogates ‘Fauda’ Star
This ‘Fauda’ spoof (2:02) with Conan O’Brien and Lior Raz is an entertaining comedy sketch based on the wildly popular Israeli television series. Originally broadcast locally in Israel, the show gained
Gal Gadot on The Tonight Show
This video clip (06:11) presents Israeli actress Gal Gadot’s appearance on The Tonight Show Starting Jimmy Fallon, where she talks about how she almost gave up acting before landing the
Animated clip of Etgar Keret’s ‘Pipes’
Best-selling Israeli author Etgar Keret is lauded for his zany ingenuity, as you’ll experience in this brief scene (1:46) from the full-length movie Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story. Like most of
Guy Gerber and Sean Combs Present ‘11 11’
This documentary (8:13) features one of the oddest collaborative projects in modern music history – Israeli DJ Guy Gerber and hip hop superstar Sean Combs‘ 2014 album ’11 11.’ Gerber,
How to Create a Drum Groove with Guy Gerber
In this clip (2:16), learn how to create a top-notch electronic drum beat loop from the studio of world-renowned DJ and producer Guy Gerber. Originally from Holon, Israel, Gerber has
The Best Israeli DJs on the Tel Aviv Nightlife Scene
Love techno and trance? Check out TimeOut’s rundown of Tel Aviv’s most talented DJs. Some on this list, like Astrix and Guy Gerber, are seasoned “old-timers” on the scene, internationally
12 Israeli Shows to Binge-Watch Now that You’re Done with ‘Shtisel’
If you’re looking for some great Israeli TV to watch, check out Lior Saltzman’s rundown of her 12 favorite streamable Israeli series in this Times of Israel article titled ‘12
Behind the Scenes of the American Adaptation of ‘In Treatment’
This clip (2:18) takes you behind the scenes with cast and crew from hit HBO drama ‘In Treatment‘ – the American adaptation of the acclaimed Israeli series ‘BeTipul.’ The program’s format,
Storyboard to Scene in ‘Euphoria’
This brief clip (1:15) walks us through the journey of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ from storyboard art to top-notch TV. Executive producer Sam Levinson worked through each scene with an artist before
Yuval Noah Harari on Fear Mongering
Put out by Newsnight, BBC’s place for “ideas and debate,” this brief clip (2:11) of Israeli author Yuval Noah Harari offers a fresh, though controversial, insight into the psychology that drives
‘8 New Israeli Writers You Need to Read Right Now’
Looking for a good summer read by an up-and-coming Israeli writer? In ‘8 New Israeli Writers You Need to Read Right Now‘, Beth Kissileff has you covered. Meet the first
‘Euphoria’ – Rotating Room Scene Breakdown
There’s more to the rotating room scene from episode 1 of HBO’s ‘Euphoria‘ than meets the eye, as you’ll see in this behind-the-scenes breakdown (2:08). Writer and executive producer Sam Levinson
‘Etgar Keret: Based on a True Story’
This is the trailer (1:19) for the hybrid documentary about the life and work of renowned Israeli author Etgar Keret. Producers Stephane Kaas and Rutger Lemm blend documentary filmmaking, fiction,