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Flowering: Israel's Favorite Songs Become Illustrations Israel today

2021-11-01T09:38:45.516Z


The texts that shaped the soundtrack of three generations of Israelis take on a new meaning in a unique exhibition, in which artists drew their personal interpretations of songs.


A new exhibition called "Iron Sheep: Cultural Heroes, Illustrating Songs" honors the artists and creators who have shaped Israel's soundtrack over the years, in an exhibition of illustrations to texts of the best-known songs written and accompanied by three generations of Israelis.

Strawberries, Photo: Assaf Hanukkah

Among the songs illustrated in the exhibition: "Od Hozer Hanigun" by Natan Alterman and Naftali Alter, Ira Gabriela Baruch, "The Automatic Dancer" by Zvika Pick and Mirit Shem Or, Ira Batya Colton, "You Sell Me Once" created by Hamutal Ben Zeev Efron and Idan Raichel, Ira Noa Peled, "Strawberries" created by Zeev Nehama and Tamir Kaliski, air by Assaf Hanukkah and more.

Homeland Lesson, Photo: Daniel Goldstein

The exhibition is presented as part of Illustration Week at the Ahuzat Rene Hotel, Beit Romano, Tel Aviv.

The exhibition, curated by Hilit Sheffer and Benny Sarid, creates unconventional connections between texts and young and old illustrators alike, presenting their personal interpretation of the text they have chosen.

A cosmic prophetic song, Photo: Maor Aharon

"Iron Sheep" is a name-calling project for the purpose of honoring Israeli cultural heroes and Hebrew music in all its forms.

The project was established at the initiative of Aroma Music and its goal is to preserve and innovate Israeli art and make it accessible to both young and old audiences.

The illustrators participating in the exhibition: Gabriela Baruch, Daniel Goldstein, Guy Harlap, Omer Hoffman, Hilit Sheffer, Tzachi Farber, Ovadia Benisho, Noa Alon, Aviel Basil, Assaf Hanukkah, Maor Aharon, Orit Bergman, Emanuel Zilbershnir, Yael and Lubolski, Batya And Noa Peled.

Samba's party, Photo: Orit Bergman

Iron Flock: 'Heroes of Culture' - the exhibition is presented as part of Illustration Week

Admission is free

Opening date: November 18, 2021. Closing date: November 27, 2021

Ahuzat Rene Hotel, Romano House - Beit HaBad Alley 3, Tel Aviv

Source: israelhayom

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