Israeli Art

#4 - Tal Simon

For this episode, we had a conversation with the intriguing Tal Simon. Tal is known for his vibrant large-scale paintings, where we could lose ourselves in his dreamy world — yet since October 7th, he has completely transformed his visual language. His recent exhibition at Gallery Be’eri, curated by Sofie Berzon MacKie, revealed a world in grayscale, where poppies meet birds and water. What turned him away from colour? That is what Tal shares with us in this episode. We dive into his personal practice, his deep affection for Asian art, and how this new work reflects Israeli society today. Enjoy the episode! Israeli Art Podcast is all right reserved. music made by @shuzin

#3 - Sara Benninga - Painter

Sara Benninga is a contemporary painter focusing on the human figure and narrative. In her work, Benninga constructs paintings that explore themes of femininity, sexuality, lived experience, and psychological tension. In this episode, she reflects on art history, questioning how narratives have been visually represented, and why Rubens’ approach was such a breakthrough at the time. Sara also shares her deep connection to Jerusalem, and how the city continues to influence her art today. Enjoy the episode! You can find Sara's work on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/sarabenninga_painting/] or on the website⁠ here ⁠ [https://www.sarabenninga.com/about] Israeli Art is a production by Deborah Beigel, featuring original music by Shuzin. For inquiries, contact: ⁠debo@artstories.io

#2 - Shani Werner - Founder of TalkingArt.

In this episode, recorded in March 2024, I speak with Shani Werner about how she founded TalkingArt and why guided art tours and conversations around art can have such a strong influence on the art world. We also explore, what Israeli contemporary art means today, and of course, we talk about some of the best hidden spots and cutting-edge art scenes in Tel Aviv. Enjoy the episode!You can find Shani on Instagram: ⁠@talkingart.tours [https://www.instagram.com/talkingart.tours/] or on the website here [https://www.talkingart.co.il/welcome/] Israeli Art is a production by Deborah Beigel, featuring original music by Shuzin. For inquiries, contact: debo@artstories.io

Episode #1 - Aviva Huber - Painter and Sculptor

In this first episode, I am delighted to share the journey of Aviva Huber. I fell in love with how she creates sculptures using painting techniques. We discussed her beginnings, her relationship as an art student with Israel, and how this country and her choices have shaped her work. Enjoy! You can find Aviva on Instagram: @huberation [https://www.instagram.com/huberation/]. Israeli Art is a production by Deborah Beigel, featuring original music by Shuzin.For inquiries, contact: ⁠debo@artstories.io⁠