Alma Itzhaky's "Map number 1: scarring" is a collage-like composition of varying squares with earthy tones such as browns, greens, and corals, interspersed with delicate drawings of birds and abstract textures. This patchwork structure creates a sense of abstract landscape or a fragmented map. The artistic style blends naturalistic drawing with an abstract, layered approach that suggests both physical and emotional terrain. The work may reflect on themes of healing and memory, emphasizing the complexity of scars both literal and metaphorical. ...
Dvir Gallery was founded in 1982 by Dvir Intrator to introduce cutting-edge contemporary Israeli artists. In 1994 the gallery broadened its’ representation to include international artists such as Miroslaw Balka, Marianne Berenhaut, Douglas Gordon, Latifa Echakhch, and Lawrence Weiner in its’ program. In 2013, Dvir Gallery combined its’ 3 separate spaces into a 5-story building, the first of its’ kind in Tel Aviv. In 2016, the gallery opened its first gateway to Europe with a branch in Brussels, which strengthen and developed the existing relationship with the international artistic community. Earlier this year, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the gallery opened a space in Paris, in the heart of the historical Marais District, emphasizing the special ties and connection the gallery has had, since its beginnings, with the French cultural milieu, collaborating with artists, institutions and private collections. ...
