Jerusalem Biennale

The exhibition Watershed Moments is an attempt to depict some of the core issues of current Jewish discourse and spirituality. The works presented here were selected from hundreds of artworks that were displayed as part of the Jerusalem Biennale 2017. Each of the works is, or can be interpreted as, a visual comment on a pressing question. Viewed together, the pieces in the exhibition portray an era of revival. It is not only that Jewish discourse is more vivid, but also that new participants are now taking part in it. Watershed Moments demonstrates how artists, and art, can become part of the discussion usually dominated by academics, rabbis and politicians.

Luz Art seeks to honor Jerusalem’s sacred identity, while spreading awareness of the diverse world that is Jewish Contemporary Art. The fact that Jerusalem is widely known as a sacred, religious site can limit the worldly perception of what this art can be. The Jerusalem Biennale was created to highlight the diversity within Jewish Contemporary Art. It is a stage for artist’s whose opportunity has been limited in the art world due to their ethnicity. The freedom of expression found in these artists is both a relatable human experience and something unique. It is set against the backdrop of the historical and spiritual identity of Jerusalem while allowing contemporary voices to be.